Topic: CB550 K1 Do I need to torque all bolts when checking crank bearing clearances?

[elquenada]

My engine had 55,000 miles on the clock so while my 550 is apart I want to check out my crank bearing clearances using the plastigauge method.  The manual says to torque down the cases. Does that mean all 23 bottom case bolts plus the 6 up top?  Or do I just torque down the ones around the crank?

Also im wondering would it be advisable to reuse some bearing shells from my parts engine so long as they check out?

[paddy paul]

just torque the bolts for the crank,and if the bearings are within spec you can reuse them

[elquenada]

ok thanks.

[Triffecpa]

If you are going to reuse bearings, make sure that they get back onto the same crank journal if you pull them out of the cases.

Tracy