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2-22 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Engine Top End
Valve Clearance Inspection
NOTE
Check the valve clearance only when the engine is cold
(at room temperature).
Remove:
Front Fender (see Front Fender Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Battery Case
Valve Adjusting Cap Bolts [A]
Valve Adjusting Caps [B]
Remove the right water pipe bolt [A], if necessary.
Remove:
Bolts [A]
Alternator Outer Cover [B]
Removethetiminginspectionplug[C].
Special Tool - Filler Cap Driver [B]: 57001-1454
Turn the crankshaft counterclockwise withawrenchon
the alternator rotor bolt until “T-F” mark [A] on the alter-
nator rotor aligns with the notch [B] as shown: the end of
the compression stroke in the front cylinder head.