15
TUNING THE ENGINE
15.9
Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
15.10
Engine characteristic - auxiliary spring (250 TC EU)
15.11
Engine characteristic - set the auxiliary spring
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
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Do not touch hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, and the brake system. Allow these
components to cool down before starting work on them.
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Remove screw
401950-12
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Clean gear teeth
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Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position and engage the gear-
ing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any other vehicle components
during the shift procedure.
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Mount and tighten the screw.
401951-10
Guideline
Screw, shift lever
The auxiliary spring is located on the right side of the engine below the water pump
cover.
Possible states
Auxiliary spring with yellow marking – Auxiliary spring mounted at the factory with
•
medium tuning (standard) for good rideability.
Auxiliary spring with green marking – Auxiliary spring contained in the separate
•
enclosure for softer performance.
Auxiliary spring with red marking – Auxiliary spring contained in the separate enclo-
•
sure for more aggressive performance.
B00056-10
The engine characteristic can be influenced by different spring strengths of the auxiliary
1
spring
.
Preparatory work
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Tilt the motorcycle approx. 45º to the left and secure it to prevent it from falling.
Main work
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Remove screws
L01815-11
x
1
2
and take off shift lever
A
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
M6
(250 TC EU)
x
1
.
.
14 Nm
Loctite
®
(10.3 lbf ft)
79
243™