Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the big end and either crank web to determine clearance.
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
Standard: 0.13
0.38 mm
(0.0051
0.0150 in.)
Service Limit: 0.58 mm (0.023 in.)

If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the connecting rod with new one and then check clearance again.
If the clearance is too large after connecting rod replacement, the crankshaft also must be replaced.
Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear InspectionTurn Signal Relay Inspection
Remove the battery (see Battery Removal).
Take the turn signal relay [A] off the rear fender.
Disconnect the connector [B].
Connect one 12 V battery and turn signal lights as indicated
in the figure, and count how many times the lights
blink for one minute.
Turn Signal Relay ...
Exhaust Butterfly Valve Cable Installation
Confirm whether pulley [A] is an angle shown in the figure.
41.7° ±7° [B]
This position is original position of the pulley.
NOTE
Correct the position electrically after confirming the use
is discontinued and there is no damage when differing
from the angle of shown in the figure.
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Air Intake Duct Disassembly
(Other than US, CA and CAL Models)
Remove:
Air Intake Duct (see Air Intake Duct Removal)
Seal [A] and Screen [B]
Turn the air intake valve actuator [C] counterclockwise
(90°).
Remove the shaft [A] of the air intake valve actuator.
Remove:
Pad [A]
Screws [B]
Air Intake Valve [C]
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