After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly.

Inspection
Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious accident.
Visually inspect removed parts for corrosion, discoloration, or other damage. Refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for service limits on individual parts. Replace the parts if any damage has been found or if the part is beyond its service limit.

Cleaning Vehicle before Disassembly
Replacement PartsPiston Removal
Remove:
Crankshaft (see Crankshaft Removal)
Remove the piston together with the connecting rod to the
cylinder head side.
NOTICE
Discard the connecting rod bolts and nuts. To prevent
damage to the crankpin surfaces, do not allow
the connecting rod bolts to bump against the
crankpins. ...
Special Tools
Fork Oil Level Gauge:
57001-1290
Vacuum Gauge:
57001-1369
Hand Tester:
57001-1394
Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter #1:
57001-1400
Peak Voltage Adapter:
57001-1415
Needle Adapter Set:
57001-1457
Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter:
57001-1538
Measuring Adapter:
57001-1700
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Crankshaft Main Bearing
Insert/Journal Wear Inspection
Split the crankcase (see Crankcase Splitting).
Cut strips of plastigage to journal width.
Place a strip on each journal parallel to the crankshaft
installed in the correct position.
Tighten the crankcase bolts to the specified torque (see
Crankcase Assembly).
NOTE
Do not turn ...