Clutch System - Honda CRF450R 2009 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Clutch System

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 23.
Clutch Lever Adjustment
The distance between the tip of the clutch lever
and the grip may be adjusted.
Make sure to adjust the clutch lever freeplay after
the clutch lever position adjustment or clutch
cable disconnected.
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. To position the clutch lever farther away from
the handgrip, turn the adjuster (2)
counterclockwise. To position the brake lever
closer to the handgrip, turn the adjuster
clockwise.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
(1) lock nut (2) adjuster
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4. Turn the cable end adjuster (3) in direction (+)
until it seats lightly and then turn it out five
turns.
(3)
(3) cable end adjuster
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
5. Loosen the lock nut (4) and turn the integral
cable adjuster (5) to adjust the clutch lever
freeplay at the tip of lever.
Freeplay: 3/8 – 13/16 in (10 – 20 mm)
(1)
Tighten the lock nut.
(2)
(4)
(–)
(+)
(4) lock nut
(5) integral cable adjuster
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
6. Adjust the cable end adjuster for minor
adjustment (page 59).
(–)
(+)
(5)
Clutch Lever Freeplay
Inspection
Check freeplay (1).
Freeplay: 3/8 – 13/16 in (10 – 20 mm)
If necessary, adjust to the specified range.
(1)
(1) freeplay
Improper freeplay adjustment can cause
premature clutch wear.
Make sure to adjust the clutch lever freeplay after
the clutch cable is disconnected.