Since the coupling bearing is made to extremely close tolerances, the clearance can not normally be measured.

NOTE
It is not necessary to remove the coupling bearing for inspection. If the bearing is removed, it will need to be replaced with a new one.
If the bearing play, roughness or binding is found, replace the bearing.
Coupling Bearing Lubrication
Pack the bearing with high-temperature grease. Turn the bearing around by hand a few times to make sure the grease is distributed uniformly inside the bearing.
Coupling Bearing Installation
Coupling Damper InspectionLocation of parts
Clutch Lever
Left Handlebar Switches
Rebound Damping Force Adjuster
(Front Fork)
Compression damping force adjuster
(Front Fork)
Meter Instruments
Brake Fluid Reservoir (Front)
Right Handlebar Switches
Front Brake Lever
Throttle Grip
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
Elect ...
Regulator/Rectifier Inspection
Remove:
Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly
Removal in the Frame chapter)
Right Inner Fairing (see Inner Fairing Removal in the
Frame chapter)
Bolts [A]
Regulator/Rectifier [B]
Set the hand tester to the × 1 kΩ range and make the
measurements show ...
Rear Frame Front Removal
Remove:
Rear Frame Rear (see Rear Frame Rear Removal)
Rear Fender Front (see Rear Fender Front Removal)
Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts [A]
Rear Footpeg Bracket [B]
Rear Frame Front Bolts [C]
Left Rear Frame Front [D]
Remove:
Rear Footpeg Bracket Bolts [A]
Rear Footpeg Bracke ...