Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at the end of this section.
Engine performance is directly correlated to the pressure that can be measured in the combustion chambers of the two cylinders. Pressure which is too high/low or an excessive difference between the two cylinders will cause a drop in engine performance and can cause engine breakdowns.
To reach the vertical head spark plug lift the tank up as specified under the section 8 - 2 "removal of the fuel tank" and fit a drift under it.
Run the engine so that it warms up to the point that the fan is tripped at least once.
Open the throttles completely.
Remove the ht leads (1), unscrewing the nuts (2) of both spark plugs.
Remove the spark plug from the cylinder to be tested.
Connect the ht lead to earth to prevent sparking.
Screw the cylinder compression cable part no.552.1.038.1A into the spark plug compartment.
Connect the pressure sensor part no. 552.1.039.1A to the cable with part no. 552.1.038.1A..
Turn on the dds diagnosis instrument (3) referring to the paragraph "connection to the motorcycle".
Connect the power and diagnosis cable (measurement module) (4) part no. 97900.0222 To the measurement module connector (b) of the dds (3).
Connect the pressure sensor part no. 552.1.039.1A to the outlet (a) or (c) of cable (4) part no. 97900.0222.
Note
Measure the compression on one cylinder at a time.
On the dds diagnosis instrument (3), select the "measurement module" function by pressing the corresponding icon; then press the "cylinder compression" icon (d) followed by the "start" icon (e).
The socket to which the cable (measurement module) (4) is to be connected is indicated on the screen with a capital letter: a, b or c.
Turn over the engine with the starter motor until the pressure stops rising.
Check the pressure in each cylinder:
An excessively high pressure value can be caused by:
An excessively low pressure value can be caused by:
Refit the spark plugs and position the coil-spark plugs wires (1) in the corresponding compartments and tighten the nuts (2) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Refit the tank as indicated in section 8 - 2 "refitting the fuel tank".
Engine
Twin cylinder, four-stroke, 90 "l" type, longitudinal, with
deep sump die-cast crankcase.
Bore, mm: 106
Stroke, mm:
67.9
Total displacement, cu. Cm:
1198
Compression ratio:
11.5В±0.5:1
Max power at crankshaft (95/1/ec), kw/hp:
119 kw/162 hp at 9,500 rpm
Max torque at crankshaf ...
Overhaul of the connecting rods
Make the following dimensional checks on the connecting rods:
Clearance with gudgeon pin on assembly.
In the event of excessive wear (sect. 3 - 1.1, Crankshaft), replace the
connecting rod.
The small end bushing must be in good condition and firmly driven into its seat.
Check for para ...
Checking engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the
clutch cover. When checking oil level, the motorcycle should
be perfectly upright and the engine cold. The oil level should
be between the two marks next to the sight glass. If level is
low, top up with shell advance ultra 4 engine oi ...