Connecting Rod Big End Bearing Insert Selection
Crankshaft Main Bearing Insert Selection
*: The bearing inserts for Nos. 2 and 4 journals have an oil groove, respectively.
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Special Tools and SealantsClutch Cover Removal
Remove:
Right Lower Fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Clutch Cable Lower End (see Cable Removal)
Clutch Cover Bolts [A]
Turn the release lever [A] counterclockwise as shown,
and remove the clutch cover.
About 90° [B]
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Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE
Check the slack with the motorcycle setting on its sidestand.
Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears
dry.
Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspection).
Rotate the rear wheel to find the position where the chain
is tightest.
Measure the ver ...
Tire Removal
Remove:
Wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal)
Valve Core (Let out the air)
To maintain wheel balance, mark the valve stem position
on the tire with chalk so that the tire can be reinstalled in
the same position.
Chalk Mark or Yellow Mark [A]
Valve Stem [B]
Align [C]
Lu ...