Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 342

Record the crankpin O.D. code letter.
Letters A or B on each crank weight is the code for
the crankpin O.D.
Cross reference the connecting rod and crankpin
codes to determine the replacement bearing color
code.
CRANKPIN BEARING SELECTION TABLE:
CRANKPIN O.D.
A
CODE LETTER
B
BEARING THICKNESS:
A (Purple): Thick
B (Blue):
C (Black): Thin
After selecting new bearings, recheck the clearance
with a plastigauge. Incorrect clearance can cause
severe engine damage.
CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
CRANKPIN O.D. CODE LETTERS
CONNECTING ROD I.D. CODE NUMBER
46.000 – 46.008 mm
(1.8110 – 1.8113 in)
42.985 – 42.993 mm
(1.6923 – 1.6926 in)
42.977 – 42.985 mm
(1.6920 – 1.6923 in)
1
46.008 – 46.016 mm
(1.8113 – 1.8116 in)
C
(Black) (Blue)
B
(Blue) (Purple)
IDENTIFICATION COLOR
2
B
A
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