Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 259

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVES
Remove the camshaft holder and measure the com-
pressed plastigauge at its widest point on each cam-
shaft journal to determine the oil clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
When the service limit is exceeded, replace the cam-
shaft and recheck the oil clearance.
Replace the cylinder head and camshaft holder if
the clearance still exceeds the service limit.
CAMSHAFT HOLDER DISASSEMBLY
The front camshaft holder service uses the same
procedure as the rear camshaft holder.
Remove the rocker arm shafts, intake and exhaust
rocker arms.
ROCKER ARM/ROCKER ARM SHAFT INSPECTION
Check the sliding surface of the rocker arms for
wear or damage where they contact the camshaft,
or for clogged oil holes.
Check the contact surface of the valve adjusting
screw for wear or damage.
Measure the I.D. of each rocker arm.
SERVICE LIMIT: 12.05 mm (0.474 in)
Check the shaft for wear or damage.
Measure each rocker arm shaft O.D.
SERVICE LIMIT: 11.92 mm (0.469 in)
Calculate the rocker arm-to-shaft clearance.
SERVICE LIMIT: 0.14 mm (0.006 in)
Replace the rocker arm and/or shaft if necessary.
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EXHAUST ROCKER ARM
INTAKE ROCKER ARM
PLASTIGAUGE
SHAFTS