Before removing the parts in question, you must first carry out the following operations:
Remove the rear wheel eccentric hub as described in chapter "removal of the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft" of this section.
Loosen screws (7) and remove the hose grommets (13), (15) and (24).
Release the rear brake hose, the rear speed sensor cable, and the rear wiring from the swingarm, by loosening the screws (26) and retrieving the cable grommets (25).
You can check the play in the swingarm bearings while the swingarm (8) still installed on the motorcycle frame.
Grasp the rear of the swingarm (8) and try to move it in the four directions shown by the arrows.
Any abnormal movement is a sign of worn bearings that could cause instability when riding.
To check the free play of the support bearings, refer to sect. 7 - 1, Wheel bearings.
Once the play in the swingarm bearings has been checked, the swingarm (8) may be removed from the motorcycle.
Keep the swingarm shaft (1) blocked with the screws (3) on the bike lh side and loosen at the same time the screw (3) on the opposite side: keep washer (2).
Using the punch 88713.1074, Fully extract the swingarm pivot.
Remove the swingarm (8) assembly from the frame.
Inspecting the swingarm pivot
Before refitting the swingarm pivot shaft (1), check it carefully for distortion.
Roll the pin on a reference surface and measure maximum distortion using a feeler gauge (sect. 3 - 1.1, Rear wheel).
On/off switch on handlebar
Introduction
The on/off switch on the handlebar is used to switch the dashboard on and
off, if a key has been detected, and start the
engine.
With the switch turned to "run off" (centre position), pushing downwards
switches the dashboard on or off (activating
the button inside the switch). ...
Adjusting the steering head bearings
Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that
the play in the steering head bearings
requires adjustment. Proceed as follows:
loosen the clamp screw (1) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.
Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head ...
Timing system
Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder,
operated by eight rocker arms (4 opening rockers and 4
closing rockers) and two overhead camshafts. It is operated
by the crankshaft through spur gears, belt rollers and toothed
belts.
Desmodromic timing system (fig. 159)
Opening (or upp ...