If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the thrust washers as a set and check the width of the crankshaft #3 main journal.
Crankshaft Side Clearance
Standard: 0.05 
0.25 mm
(0.0020 
0.0098 in.)
Service Limit: 0.45 mm (0.0177 in.)
If the measurement exceeds the standard, replace the crankshaft.
Crankshaft #3 Main Journal Width
Standard: 23.49 
23.54 mm (0.9248
0.9268 in.)
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear Inspection
Crankshaft Runout InspectionBattery Removal
Turn off the ignition switch.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Slide the red cap [A].
Disconnect the negative (–) cable [B] and then positive
(+) cable [C].
NOTICE
Be sure to disconnect the negative (–) cable first.
Remove the band [D] ...
Engine Installation
Apply molybdenum disulfide grease to the threads of the
adjusting collars [A].
Install the adjusting collars to crankcase backside until
end of the threads.
Install the adjusting collar [A] to the frame until end of the
threads.
Replace the engine mounting nuts with ne ...
General Lubrication
Lubricate the points shown below,
with either motor oil or regular grease,
in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance
Chart or whenever the vehicle
has been operated under wet or rainy
conditions.
Before lubricating each part, clean off
any rusty spots with rust remover and
wipe off any g ...