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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE/
SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIES
NOTE:
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• Refer to “ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTING
THE ENGINE—CYLINDER HEAD AND
CAMSHAFT” in chapter 5.
• Lubricate the camshaft bearings, camshaft
lobes and camshaft journals.
• First, install the exhaust camshaft.
• Align the camshaft marks with the camshaft
cap marks.
• Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise sev-
eral full turns to seat the parts.
g. Measure the valve clearance again.
h. If the valve clearance is still out of specifica-
tion, repeat all of the valve clearance adjust-
ment steps until the specified clearance is
obtained.
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7. Install:
• all removed parts
NOTE:
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
SYNCHRONIZING THE THROTTLE BODIES
NOTE:
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Prior to synchronizing the throttle bodies, the
valve clearance and the engine idling speed
should be properly adjusted and the ignition
timing should be checked.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE:
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
2. Remove:
• rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.
• fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.
• air filter case
Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE”.
3. Remove:
• synchronizing hose
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