VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
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ENGINE
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
The valve clearance must be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
Adjust the valve clearance when the pis-
ton is at the Top Dead Center (T.D.C.) on
compression stroke.
WARNING
Securely support the motorcycle so there is
no danger of it falling over.
1.Remove:
Side covers
Seat
Fuel tank
Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK AND COV-
ERS".
2.Remove:
Cylinder head cover 1
Spark plug 2
3.Remove:
Plugs 1 (with O-ring)
4.Align:
"T" mark on the rotor
With the stationary pointer on the crank-
case cover.
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T.D.C. alignment steps:
Turn the crankshaft clockwise with a
wrench.
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