Connecting Rod Bearings; Oil Clearance Inspection - Honda Motorcycle Service Manual

CRANKCASEICRANKSHAFT
CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS
OIL CLEARANCE INSPECTION
Check the bearing inserts for unusual wear or damage and
replace as necessary.
Wipe all oil from the bearing inserts and crankpins.
Put a piece of plastigauge on each crankpin.
NOTE
Do not put the plastigauge over the oil hole in the
crankpin.
Install the bearing caps and rods on the correct crankpins, and
tighten them evenly.
DAMAGE
NOTE
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Do not rotate the crankshaft during inspection.
Remove the caps and measure the compressed plastigauge on
each crankpin.
If the rod bearing clearance is beyond tolerance, select
replacement bearings.
Date of Issue: Nov., 1989
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