550RK (Seca/Euro)

Clutch Adjustment

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:21

Free play adjustment

a.   Loosen either the handlebar lever adjuster lock nut or the cable length adjuster lock nut.

b.  Turn the cable length adjuster either in or out until proper lever free play is achieved.

Clutch lever free play:

2 - 3mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in)

Compression

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:19

Insufficient compression pressure will result in performance loss and may indicate leaking valves or worn or damaged piston rings. Procedure:

1.    Make sure the valve clearance is correct.

2.    Warm up the engine 2^3 minutes.

3.    Remove all the spark plugs.

4.    Install a compression check gauge.

Engine Oil

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:11

1. Oil level measurement a. Place the motorcycle on the center stand, Warm up the engine for several minutes.

NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level; a slight tilt toward the side can produce false readings.

b. With the engine stopped, check the oil level through the level window located at the lower part of the right side crank-case cover.

Carburetor

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:08

NOTE:
The carburetors are numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4 from the left when viewed from astride the motorcycle.

1.    Idle mixture

The idle mixture is set at the factory by the use of special equipment. No attempt should be made by the dealer to change this adjustment.

2.    Synchronization

Air Cleaner

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:06

1. Removal

a.   Open the seat.

b.   Remove the side cover (left).

c.   Remove the air cleaner case cover by removing the four screws.

d. Pull out the element.

I. Air filter element

Ignition Timing

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:04

1. Ignition timing is checked with a timing light by observing the position of the stationary pointer and the marks stamped on the timing plate.

The timing plate is marked as follows:

"n"— Firing range for No. 1 (L.H.) cylinder

"T" ....Top Dead Center for No. 1 (L.H.) and No. 4 (R.H.) cylinders.

2.    Connect the timing light to No. 1 (L.H.) spark plug lead wire.

Cam Chain Adjustment

Submitted by xjcdadmin on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 10:02

The cam chain becomes stretched with use, resulting in improper valve timing and engine noise. To prevent this, the cam chain ten-sioner must be adjusted regularly.

1.    Remove the timing plate cover.

2.    Slowly rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the "C" mark on the timing plate aligns with the stationary pointer.