Valve Clearance
0.0012 in. (0.03mm) cold
Spark Plug:
 
Type
NGK B-8ES
Gap
0.028-0.032 in. (0.7-0.8mm)
Breaker Point:
 
Gap
0.012-0.016 in. (0.03-0.04mm)
Dwell
90 +/- 2.5 degrees
Idle Speed
1,000 rpm
Clutch lever free play
0.4-1.0 in. (10-25mm)
Rear Brake pedal free play
0.8-1.2 in. (20-30mm)
Front Brake pedal free play
0.6-1.2 in. (15-30mm)
Throttle grip free play
10-15 degrees
Drive chain free play
.75 in.
Oil Capacity
3.0 US qts. (2.8 liters)
Fork Oil:
 
Early, one spring
7.0-7.3 oz. (220-230 cc) per leg
Early, two spring
9.6-10.0 oz. (285-295 cc) per leg
K3 and K4
7.0-7.3 oz. (220-230 cc) per leg
K5 - K7
4.6-4.9 oz. (135-145 cc) per leg
Fuel Tank Capacity:
 
Total
3.6 US gal. (13.5 liters)
Reserve
0.5 US gal. (1.8 liters)
Carb Float Height
20mm
Bulb Replacement:
 
Headlight
12V, 35/50W
Tail/Stoplight
SAE 1157 (12V, 3/32 cp)
Turn Signal
SAE 1073 (12V, 32 cp)
Instrument Lights
SAE 57 (12V, 2 cp)
Timing Marks:
 
"LF"
(left cylinder) timing mark
"F"
(right cylinder) timing mark
"LT"
(left cylinder) TDC
"F"
(right cylinder) TDC


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