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MAINTENANCE
CLUTCH SYSTEM ( CTX 700 / A / N / NA )
Measure the clutch lever freeplay
at
the end of the
clutch lever
.
FREEPLAY :
10
-
20 mm ( 0.4 - 0.8 in )
10
-
20 mm ( 0.4
-
0.8
in )
The adjuster may
be damaged if it is
positioned too far
out
,
leaving minimal
thread
engagement
.
Minor adjustment is made with the upper adjuster at the
clutch lever .
Loosen the lock nut [ 1 ] and turn the adjuster [ 2 ]
,
If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit and the
correct freeplay cannot
be obtained ,
turn
the adjuster all
the way
in and back
out one turn
.
Tighten the lock nut while holding the adjuster .
Recheck the clutch lever freeplay
.
Major adjustment is made with the lower adjusting nut
[ 1 ] at the clutch
lifter
arm
.
Loosen the lock nut [ 2 ] and turn the adjusting nut to
adjust the freeplay
.
Tighten the lock nut
while holding the adjusting nut .
If proper freeplay cannot be obtained
,
or the clutch
slips
during test ride , disassemble and inspect the clutch
( page 11
-
8 )
.
[ 1 ]
[
1 ]
i
mm
A
\
Hi
as
/
( 2 ]
S
'
n
*
SSDESTAND
INSPECTION
Support
the
motorcycle using a safety stand or hoist
.
Check the
sidestand spring [ 1 ] for damage or loss of
tension
.
Check the sidestand [ 2 ] assembly
for freedom of
movement
and lubricate the sidestand pivot if
necessary
.
Check the
sidestand ignition cut
-
off system
:
then
,
with the clutch lever fully squeezed , shift the
transmission into gear .
-
Move the sidestand full down .
-
The
engine should stop as the
sidestand is lowered .
If there is a problem with the system
,
check the
sidestand switch ( page 22
-
21 )
.
Sit
astride the motorcycle and raise the sidestand
.
Start the engine with
the transmission in neutral ,
[ 1 ]
V
;
[ 2 ]
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