3-12
INSP
ADJ
COMPRESSION INSPECTION
COMPRESSION INSPECTION
NOTE:
Insufficient compression causes a loss of per-
formance.
WARNING
Set the motorcycle firmly in place to prevent it
falling during the operation.
1. Remove:
•
Seat
•
Fuel tank
See section “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
REAR COWLING”.
2. Check:
•
Valve clearance
Out of specification ➔ Adjust.
See section “VALVE CLEARANCE AD-
JUSTMENT”.
3. Install:
•
Secondary fuel tank
4. Start engine and let it heat.
•
Switch off engine.
5. Disconnect:
•
Spark plug cap
6. Remove:
•
Spark plug (1)
When removing the spark plug, be careful to
prevent foreign bodies from dropping inside
the engine.
CAUTION:
1
7. Apply:
•
Pressure gauge (1)
•
Adapter (2)
Pressure gauge:
P/N. 90890-03081
Adapter:
P/N. 90890-04082