user manual

3-4
CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
NOTE:
ENGINE
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
the following procedure applies to all of the
valves.
S Valve clearance adjustment should be made
on a cold engine, at room temperature.
S When the valve clearance is to be measured or
adjusted, the piston must be at top dead center
(TDC) on the compression stroke.
1. Remove:
S seat
S side covers
S fuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, SIDE COVER AND FUEL
TANK”.
2. Remove:
S oil cooler
1
S air ducts
2
3. Remove:
S spark plugs
1
S cylinder head cover
2
S timing plate cover
3
4. Measure:
S valve clearance
Out of specification  Adjust.
Valve clearance (cold):
Intake valve 0.11  0.15 mm
Exhaust valve 0.16  0.20 mm