Rocker Arm, Rocker Arm Shaft - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

CYLINDER HEAD
If a dial indicator cannot be used, measure the oil clearances
using plastigauge:
Clean off any oil from the camshaft journals.
Put the camshaft in the cylinder head and place a strip of
plastigauge on top of each camshaft journal.
Install the camshaft holders and tighten the mounting bolts t o
the specified torque. (Refer t o the Model Specific manual for
the correct torque specification)
NOTE
.
Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.
CAMSHAFT PLASTIGAUGE
CAMSHAFT HOLDERS
Remove the camshaft holders and measure the width of each
plastigauge. The widest thickness determines the oil
clearance.
When the service limits are exceeded, replace the camshaft
and recheck the oil clearance.
Replace the cylinder head and camshaft holders i f the
clearance still exceeds service limits.
ROCKER ARM, ROCKER ARM SHAFT
R0.CKER ARMS
Inspect the sliding surface of the rocker arms for wear or
damage where they contact the camshaft, or for clogged oil
holes.
Measure the I.D. of each rocker arm.
Measure each rocker arm and shaft O.D.
Inspect the shaft for wear or damage and calculate the shaft t o
rocker arm clearance.
Replace the rocker arm and/or shaft if the measurements ex-
ceed the service limits.
ROCKER
KRM
SHAFTS
9-10
Date o f Issue: March.
1995
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HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTD.