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 InspectionRear Shock Absorber Removal
Remove:
Lower Fairings (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame
chapter)
Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System
chapter)
Bolts [A] (Both Sides)
Foot Guard [B] (Both Sides)
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band
[A].
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Gear Position Switch Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism
are good condition.
Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel
System (DFI) chapter).
Disconnect the connector [A].
Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 kΩ or × 100 Ω range
and connect i ...
Handlebar Removal
Remove:
Steering Damper (see Steering Damper Removal)
Clutch Lever Clamp Bolts [A]
Clutch Lever Assembly [B]
Left Switch Housing [C]
Handlebar Weight [D]
Left Handlebar Grip [E]
Remove:
Front Master Cylinder [A] (see Front Master Cylinder Removal
in the Brakes chapter)
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