VMX12 Service Manual - V-Max Outlaw

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INSPECTION AND REPAIR
J2 J3 J4
Pl P2
7. Remove:
rod cap
Use care in removing.
8. Measure:
Width of Plastigage®
Out of specification Replace bearings
and/or replace crankshaft if necessary.
Connecting Rod BearingClearance:
0.021-0.045 mm
(0.0008 0.0018 in)
Crankshaft Main and Connecting Rod Bearing
Selection
used to indicate crankshaft journal
sizes are stamped on the crankweb. The first
two are main bearingjournal numbers,
starting with the left journal. The four (4)
rod bearing journal numbers follow in
the same sequence.
J3 i lower crankcase half is numbered J2,
J3, and J4 on the front left boss as shown.
connecting rods are numbered 3 or 4. The
numbers are stamped in ink on the rod.