Insert a thickness gauge [A] between the big end and either crank web to determine clearance.
Connecting Rod Big End Side Clearance
Standard: 0.13 
0.38 mm
(0.0051 
0.0150 in.)
Service Limit: 0.58 mm (0.023 in.)
If the clearance exceeds the service limit, replace the connecting rod with new one and then check clearance again.
If the clearance is too large after connecting rod replacement, the crankshaft also must be replaced.
Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
Connecting Rod Big End
Bearing Insert/Crankpin Wear InspectionAir Switching Valve Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the air switching valve especially on a
hard surface. Such a shock to the air switching
valve can damaged it.
Remove the air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Housing
Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Disconnect the hoses [B] from ...
Flap and Rear Fender Rear Removal
Remove:
Front and Rear Seat (see Front/Rear Seat Removal)
Seat Covers (see Seat Cover Removal)
Vehicle-down Sensor Connector [A]
Screws [B]
Clear the seat lock cable [C] from the seat lock unit [D].
Take off the seat lock unit and the bracket.
Remove:
Bolts [A] (Both Sides ...
Catalytic Converter
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust system.
The converter reacts with carbonmonoxide,
hydrocarbons and nitrogen
oxides to convert them into carbon
dioxide, water, nitrogen and oxygen resulting
in much cleaner exhaust gases
to be discharged into the atmosphe ...