17.1
Checking the clutch lever play
Note
Clutch damage If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
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Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle.
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Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification.
17.2
Adjusting play in the clutch lever
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Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and deter-
mine the play in the clutch lever
Clutch lever play
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If the clutch lever play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust play in the clutch lever.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
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The clutch lever play must not change.
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If the clutch lever play changes:
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Check the routing of the clutch cable.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeve
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Loosen lock nut
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Adjust the play in the clutch level
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screw
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Guideline
Clutch lever play
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Tighten lock nut
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Position bellows
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by turning adjusting
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