If they appear damaged or deteriorated, replace them.

Balancer Adjustment
Torque LimiterTie-Rod and Rocker Arm Bearing Removal
Remove:
Tie-Rod (see Tie-Rod Removal)
Rocker Arms (see Rocker Arm Removal)
Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal)
Sleeves [A]
Oil Seals [B]
Remove the needle bearings [C], using the bearing remover
head and bearing remover shaft.
Special Tools - Bearing Remover Head,
15 ×
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Switch Inspection
Using a hand tester, check to see that only the connections
shown in the table have continuity.
Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394
For the switch housings and the ignition switch, refer to
the tables in the Wiring Diagram.
If the switch has an open or short, repair it or replace it
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Piston Removal
Remove:
Crankshaft (see Crankshaft Removal)
Remove the piston together with the connecting rod to the
cylinder head side.
NOTICE
Discard the connecting rod bolts and nuts. To prevent
damage to the crankpin surfaces, do not allow
the connecting rod bolts to bump against the
crankpins. ...