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