PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-24
Low compression pressure can indicate some of the
following conditions :
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Excessively worn cylinder wall
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Worn-down piston or piston rings
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Piston rings stuck in grooves
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Poor seating of valves
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Ruptured or otherwise defective cylinder head
gasket
Remove the related parts and test the compression
pressure in the following manner.
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Support the motorcycle with the center stand.
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Using the side cover stay, lift the front end of the
side cover and prop it up. (Refer to page 2-2)
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Remove the spark plug.
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Fit the compression gauge in the plug hole, while
taking care that the connection is tightened.
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Keep the throttle grip in full-open position.
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Crank the engine a few seconds with the starter,
and record the maximum gauge reading as the
compression of cylinder.
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COMPRESSION TEST PROCEDURE
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
The compression of a cylinder is a good indicator of
its internal condition.
The decision to overhaul the cylinder is often based
on the results of a compression test. Periodic mainte-
nance records kept at your dealership should include
compression reading for each maintenance service.
Standard
Service limit
15 kgf/cm
2
(at 500 rpm)
13 kgf/cm
2
(at 500 rpm)
Compression pressure
NOTE
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Before testing the engine for compression
pressure, make sure that the cylinder head
bolts are tightened to the specified torque val-
ues and valves are properly adjusted.
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Have the engine warmed up by idling before
testing.
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Be sure that the battery used is in fully-
charged condition.
NOTE
When the compression pressure goes below
specification, check the engine for conditions list-
ed above.
WARNING
The hot engine can burn you. Wait until the engine
are cool enough to touch.
Compression gauge : 09915-64511
Standard
Service limit
11 kgf/cm
2
(at 500 rpm)
10 kgf/cm
2
(at 500 rpm)
Compression pressure
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