2004 Kawasaki KFX 700 V Force Factory Service Manual, Page 127Get this manual
ENGINE TOP END 5-19 Camshaft
Camshaft Bearing Wear
The journal wear is measured using plastigage (press gauge), which is inserted into the clearance to be measuredThe plastigage indicates the clearance by the amount it is compressed and widened when the parts are assembledCut strips of plastigage to journal widthPlace strip on each journal parallel to the camshaft with the camshaft installed in the correct position so that the plastigage will be compressed between the journal and rocker caseInstall the rocker case, tightening the bolts in the correct sequence to the specified torque (see Rocker Case Installation)
Do not turn the camshaft when the plastigage is between the journal and rocker casethe rocker and measure the plastigage Remove to determinecase clearance between the journal width [A] the and the rocker caseMeasure the widest portion of the plastigageCamshaft Bearing Clearance (f18) Standard: 0.0160.052 mm (0.00060.0020 in Service Limit: 0.14 mm (0.0055 in Camshaft Bearing Clearance (f22) Standard: 0.0200.062 mm (0.00080.0024 in Service Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in