Handlebar, Controls; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable; Checking The Clutch Lever Play - KTM 125 DUKE EU Repair Manual

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HANDLEBAR, CONTROLS

7.1

Checking the play in the throttle cable

7.2

Adjusting the play in the throttle cable

7.3

Checking the clutch lever play

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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip back-
wards and forwards to ascertain the play in the throttle cable.
Throttle cable play
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable. (
Danger
400192-10 Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire
steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
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Check the throttle cable routing.
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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 throttle cable by turning adjusting screw
Guideline
Throttle cable play
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Tighten lock nut
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Slide on sleeve
B00728-10
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Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Lightly pull the clutch lever and
ascertain the clutch lever play
Clutch lever play
» If the clutch lever play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the clutch cable play. (
Note
B00729-10 Clutch damage If there is no play on the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
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When operating the motorcycle, always check the clutch lever play.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The clutch lever play must not change.
» If the clutch lever play changes:
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Check the routing of the clutch cable.
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
p. 28)
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
1... 3 mm (0.04... 0.12 in)
p. 29)
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