Cylinder Head, Cylinder And Piston; Cylinder Head Inspection; Cylinder Inspection; Piston Inspection - Suzuki RM-Z450 Owner's Service Manual

CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND
PISTON

CYLINDER HEAD INSPECTION

• Remove the cylinder head. (!6-4)
• Decarbonize the combustion chambers.
• Inspect for pinholes, cracks and other damage.
• If any defects are found, replace the cylinder head with a new
one.

CYLINDER INSPECTION

• Remove the cylinder. (!6-5)
• Inspect the cylinder wall for any scratches, nicks or other
damage.
• If any defects are found, replace the cylinder with a new one.

PISTON INSPECTION

• Remove the piston. (!6-6)
• Decarbonize the top surface of the piston.
• Check for scratches and cracks.
• Check piston ring wear. Remove carbon deposits from the
piston ring groove.
• If any defects are found, replace the piston with a new one.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-25