Since the coupling bearing is made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured.
NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the coupling bearing for inspection. If the bearing is removed, it will need to be replaced with a new one.
If the bearing play, roughness or binding is found, replace the bearing.
Coupling Bearing Lubrication
Pack the bearing with high-temperature grease. Turn the bearing around by hand a few times to make sure the grease is distributed uniformly inside the bearing.
Coupling Bearing Installation
Coupling Damper InspectionFuel Reserve Switch Inspection
Fill the fuel tank with fuel and close the fuel tank cap.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Disconnect the fuel pump lead connector [A].
Connect the test light [A] (12 V 3.4 W bulb in a socket
with leads) and the 12 V battery [B] to the fuel pu ...
Swingarm Removal
Remove:
Rear Wheel (see Rear Wheel Removal in the
Wheels/Tires chapter)
Mud Guard with Rear Brake Hose (see Mud Guard Removal
in the Frame chapter)
Rocker Arm (see Rocker Arm Removal)
Remove:
Brake Hose Clamp Bolt [A]
Unscrew the swingarm pivot shaft nut [A].
Usi ...
Alternator Cover Removal
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal
in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Bolt [A]
Bring the heat insulator plate [B] forward to remove the
alternator lead connector.
Clear the p ...