Bearing Inspection; Main Journal Bearing - Honda Transalp XL700V Manual

CRANKCASE/CRANKSHAFT/TRANSMISSION
CONNECTING ROD SELECTION
An alphabetical weight code is stamped on the cap.
If a connecting rod requires replacement, you
should select a rod with the same weight code as
the original.
But if that is unavailable, you may use one of the
others specified in the following chart.
CONNECTING ROD WEIGHT COMBINATION
TABLE:
• The " " mark in the table indicated that match-
ing is possible in the crossed codes.
CONNECTING
ROD WEIGHT
CODE
Install the following:
– Connecting rod (page 12-10).
– Crankshaft (page 12-11).

MAIN JOURNAL BEARING

Do not interchange the bearing inserts. They must
be installed in their original locations or the correct
bearing oil clearance may not be obtained, resulting
in engine damage.

BEARING INSPECTION

Remove the crankshaft (page 12-8).
Clean off any oil from the bearings.
Check the bearings for unusual wear, damage or
peeling and replace them if necessary.
Measure the main journal bearing I.D. at between
the bearing groove and crankcase outer side end of
the bearing, and 90 degrees to the index mark.
12-14
REAR WEIGHT CODE LETTER
A B
A
B
C
WEIGHT
A 400.0 – 407.5 g (14.11 – 14.37 oz)
B 407.5 – 412.5 g (14.37 – 14.55 oz)
C 412.5 – 417.5 g (14.55 – 14.73 oz)
C
MAIN JOURNAL BEARING
WEIGHT CODE LETTER
INDEX MARK
90°