Gearshift Fork; Oil Jet - Suzuki VZ800 Service Manual

3-60 ENGINE

GEARSHIFT FORK

GEARSHIFT FORK TO GROOVE CLEARANCE
Using a thickness gauge, check the shifting fork clearance in the
groove of its gear.
The clearance for each of the three shifting forks plays an impor-
tant role in the smoothness and positiveness of shifting action.
If the clearance checked is noted to exceed the limit specified,
replace the fork or its gear, or both.
 Gearshift fork to groove clearance
Standard: 0.10 – 0.30 mm (0.004 – 0.012 in)
Service Limit: 0.50 mm (0.020 in)
 09900-20803: Thickness gauge
09900-20102: Vernier calipers
 Shift fork groove width
Standard (No. 1): 5.50 – 5.60 mm (0.217 – 0.220 in)
(No. 2): 4.50 – 4.60 mm (0.177 – 0.181 in)
 Shift fork thickness
Standard (No. 1): 5.30 – 5.40 mm (0.209 – 0.213 in)
(No. 2): 4.30 – 4.40 mm (0.169 – 0.173 in)

OIL JET

Check the all oil jets for clogging. If it is clogged, clean its oil
passage with a compressed air.
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Use new O-rings to prevent the oil pressure down.
NOTE:
When installing the oil jets apply oil to the O-rings.