Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 126

CYLINDER/PISTON
Check the cylinder for warpage by placing a straight edge
and a feeler gauge across the studs and bolt holes as shown.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
PISTON REMOVAL
NOTE:
Place a clean shop towel over the crankcase to prevent the
possibility of the clip falling i n to the crankcase.
Remove the piston pin clip using the pair of pliers.
Remove the piston pin out and remove the piston.
Inspect the piston rings for movement by pressing the rings.
The rings should be able to move i n i t s groove without
catching.
Spread each piston ring and remove i t by l i fting it up at a
point just opposite the gap.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston ring by spreading the ends too
far.
Be careful
not
to damage the piston when the piston ring
removal.
Clean carbon deposits from the piston.
NOTE:
Clean carbon deposits from the piston ring grooves with a
ring that will be discarded. Never use a wire brush; i t will
scratch the grooves.
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