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CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING/
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE
5. Remove:
• fuel tank
• engine tachometer
• timing light
6. Install:
• timing mark accessing screw
• right side cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS AND COVERS”.
• T-bar
• fuel tank
•rider seat
Refer to “SEATS AND FUEL TANK”.
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MEASURING THE COMPRESSION
PRESSURE
The following procedure applies to all of the
cylinders.
NOTE:
@
Insufficient compression pressure will result in
a loss of performance.
1. Measure:
• valve clearance
Out of specification → Adjust.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE VALVE
CLEARANCE”.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Remove:
•rider seat
• fuel tank
• T-bar
Refer to “SEATS AND FUEL TANK”.
4. Disconnect:
• spark plug cap
5. Remove:
• spark plug
CAUTION:
@
Before removing the spark plugs, use com-
pressed air to blow away any dirt accumu-
lated in the spark plug wells to prevent it
from falling into the cylinders.
