Removing and installing the cowlings and panel
The cowlings and panel shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a cowling or panel needs to be removed and installed.
Cowling A
To remove the cowling
Remove the screws, and then take the cowling off.
Screw
Cowling A
To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the screws.
Cowling B
To remove the cowling
Screw
Cowling B
To install the cowling
Cowling C
To remove the cowling
Remove the screws, and then pull the cowling off as shown.
Screw
Cowling C
To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original position, and then install the screws.
Cowling D
To remove the cowling
TIP
The quick fastener is removed by pushing
the center pin in with a screwdriver,
then pulling the fastener out.
Quick fastener
Screw
Cowling D
To install the cowling
TIP
To install the quick fasteners, push the
center pin out so that it will protrude
from the fastener head, insert the fastener
into the cowling, and then push
the protruding pin in until it is flush with
the fastener head.
Panel A
To remove the panel
Screw
Panel A
To install the panel
Disassembling the rear brake caliper
1. Remove:
Brake caliper piston "1"
Brake caliper piston dust seal "2"
Brake caliper piston seal "3"
a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening "a" to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
WARNING
Cover the brake caliper piston with a rag.
Be careful no ...
Checking the cylinder and piston
1. Check:
Piston wall
Cylinder wall
Vertical scratches Replace the
cylinder,
and replace the piston and piston rings as a
set.
2. Measure:
Piston-to-cylinder clearance
a. Measure cylinder bore "C" with the cylinder
bore gauge.
NOTE:
Measure cylinder bore "C" by takin ...
Checking the friction plates
The following procedure applies to all of the friction
plates.
1. Check:
Friction plate
Damage/wear Replace the
friction plates
as a set.
2. Measure:
Friction plate thickness
Out of specification Replace
the friction
plates as a set.
NOTE:
Measure the friction plate ...