Honda CRF1000 Shop Manual page 393

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Cross-reference the connecting rod and crankpin codes
to determine the replacement bearing color code [1].
CRANKPIN BEARING THICKNESS:
A: Blue:
B: Black:
C: Brown:
D: Green:
E: Yellow: Thinnest
CRANKPIN BEARING SELECTION TABLE:
CRANKPIN
O.D. CODE
After selecting new bearings, recheck the clearance
with a plastigauge. Incorrect clearance can cause
severe engine damage.
BEARING INSTALLATION
Clean the bearing outer surfaces, crankpin bearing cap
and connecting rod.
Install the crankpin bearings [1] onto the bearing cap
and connecting rod, aligning each tab with each groove.
Thickest
43.992 – 43.998 mm
A
(1.7320 – 1.7322 in)
43.986 – 43.992 mm
B
(1.7312 – 1.7320 in)
43.980 – 43.986 mm
C
(1.7314 – 1.7312 in)
CRANKSHAFT/PISTON/CYLINDER
CONNECTING ROD I.D. CODE
1
47.000 – 47.006 mm 47.006 – 47.012 mm
(1.8504 – 1.8506 in) (1.8506 – 1.8509 in)
E (Yellow) D (Green)
D (Green) C (Brown)
C (Brown) B (Black)
Align
[1]
2 3
47.012 – 47.018 mm
(1.8509 – 1.8511 in)
C (Brown)
B (Black)
A (Blue)
[1]
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