NOTE
Do not move the connecting rod and crankshaft during clearance measurement.
Remove the connecting rod big end again, measure each clearance between the bearing insert and crankpin [A] using plastigage (press gauge) [B].
NOTICE
After measurement, replace the connecting rod bolts and nuts.
Connecting Rod Big End Bearing Insert/Crankpin Clearance
Standard: 0.030 0.060 mm
(0.0012 0.0024 in.)
Service Limit: 0.10 mm (0.0039 in.)
If the clearance is within the standard, no bearing replacement is required.
If the clearance is between 0.061 mm (0.0024 in.) and the service limit (0.10 mm, 0.0039 in.), replace the bearing inserts [A] with inserts painted blue [B]. Check insert/ crankpin clearance with the plastigage. The clearance may exceed the standard slightly, but it must not be less than the minimum in order to avoid bearing seizure.
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, measure the diameter of the crankpins.
Crankpin Diameter
Standard: 34.484 34.500 mm
(1.3576 1.3583 in.)
Service Limit: 34.47 mm (1.3571 in.)
Crankpin Diameter Marks
None 34.484 34.492 mm (1.3576
1.3580 in.)
34.493
34.500 mm (1.3580
1.3583 in.)
: Crankpin Diameter Marks (“” or
No Mark)
NOTE
The mark already on the big end should almost coincide with the measurement.
Connecting Rod Big End Inside Diameter Marks
None 37.500 37.508 mm
(1.4764 1.4767 in.)
37.509
37.516 mm (1.4767
1.4770 in.)
Big End Cap [A] Connecting Rod [B] Weight Mark, Alphabet [C] Diameter Mark [D] (“” or No Mark)
Size Color [B]
Front Caliper Removal
Remove:
Bolt [A]
Front Wheel Rotation Sensor [B]
Loosen the banjo bolt [C] at the brake hose lower end,
and tighten it loosely.
Unscrew the caliper mounting bolts [D], and detach the
caliper [E] from the disc.
NOTICE
Do not loosen the caliper assembly bolts [F]. Take
out only ...
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use of corrosion and rust inhibitor
chemicals in the coolant is essential. If
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Brake Pedal Removal
Remove:
Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts [A]
Foot Guard [B]
Screw and Stopper [C]
Bolt [D]
Front Footpeg Bracket Bolts [E]
Cable Guide [F]
Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Joint Pin [B]
Rear Brake Light Switch Spring [C]
Return Spring [D]
Remove the brake pedal mounting b ...