Buell 2003XB9S Service Manual page 74

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ADJUSTMENT
Check clutch adjustment:
At the 1000 mile (1600 km) service interval.
At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval.
If clutch slips under load or drags when released, first check
control cable adjustment. If cable adjustment is within specifi-
cations, adjust clutch mechanism as described below.
When necessary, lubricate cable with LUBIT-8 TUFOIL
CHAIN AND CABLE LUBE (Part No. HD-94968-85TV).
1. Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2. See Figure 1-22. Slide rubber boot (1) upward to expose
adjuster mechanism. Loosen jam nut (3) from adjuster
(4). Turn adjuster to shorten cable housing until there is a
large amount of free play at clutch hand lever.
3. See Figure 1-19. Remove three fasteners and washers
from clutch inspection cover. Remove clutch inspection
cover and gasket from primary cover.
4. See Figure 1-23. Remove spring (1) and lockplate (2).
Using a flat tip screwdriver, turn adjusting screw (3)
counterclockwise until it lightly bottoms.
5. Turn adjusting screw clockwise 1/4 turn. Install lockplate
and spring on adjusting screw flats. If hex on lockplate
does not align with recess in outer ramp, rotate adjusting
screw clockwise until it aligns.
NOTE
Spring installs on outboard side of hex lockplate.
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1. Rubber boot
2. Cable end
3. Jam nut
4. Adjuster
Figure 1-22. Clutch Cable Adjuster Mechanism
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1. Diaphragm spring
2. Lockplate
3. Adjusting screw
Figure 1-23. Clutch Adjustment
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