Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
- Loose spark plug
- Loose cylinder head or cylinder
- Damaged cylinder head gasket
- Damaged cylinder gasket
- Worn or damaged cylinder
- Incorrect valve clearance
- Improperly sealed valve
- Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
- Incorrect valve timing
- Faulty valve spring
- Seized valve
2. Piston and piston ring(s)
- Improperly installed piston ring
- Damaged, worn or fatigued piston ring
- Seized piston ring
- Seized or damaged piston
3. Air filter
4. Crankcase and crankshaft
Fuel system
1. Fuel tank
2. Fuel pump
3. Throttle body
Electrical system
1. Battery
2. Fuse(s)
3. Spark plug
4. Ignition coil
5. Ignition system
6. Switches and wiring
7. Starting system
Engine oil and oil filter element
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter element
replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
Place the vehicle on a level surface
and hol ...
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lubrication
will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition possible.
Safety is an obligation of the vehicle
owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained on
the followin ...
Checking the rear brake disc
1. Remove:
Rear wheel
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-12.
2. Check:
Brake disc
Damage/galling → Replace.
3. Measure:
Brake disc deflection
Out of specification → Correct the brake
disc
deflection or replace the brake disc.
Refer to "CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
DIS ...