
Note
For clarity, the figures show the engine removed from the frame.
Loosen and remove the water pump cover (12) fixing screws (13) to the generator cover (16).
Remove the water pump cover (12).

Clean the pump housing of any scale. Check the bearings wear by turning the impeller shaft (10); in case of excessive clearance, it is necessary to replace them by operating as follows.
Remove the circlip (3) on the impeller shaft.
Slide off the rotor (10) with the sealing ring (9) from the outside.


Recover the ceramic washer - seal unit (8) placed on the internal side.


Undo and remove the screws (1) with the washer (2).

Working from the generator cover (16) internal side, use a suitable punch to press on the inner race of end bearing (5) until it can be extracted from the cover.
Use the same technique to remove the other bearing (6).
Remove the inner spacer (7).
Check the condition of the components of the mechanical seal: there should be no signs of deformation, cracking, or excessive wear. In the case of damage, both components must be renewed.


Water pump
Refitting the water pumpSymbols
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Overhaul of the gearbox
Check the condition of the front coupling dogs of the gears. They must be in
perfect condition and with no sign of wear on
the edges of the teeth.
The idler gears must rotate freely on their shafts.
When refitting, make sure the circlips are correctly positioned.
Check the needle roller ...
Refitting the handlebar
Position the handlebar (4) so that the external lower corner of the marks (a)
on the handlebar matches the upper internal
corner of the lower u-bolts (b) as shown.
Apply the recommended grease to the threads and undersides of the heads of
the screws (3).
Important
Position the upper u-bo ...