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Examination
1.
Check the inner cable for free movement through
the outer cable.
2.
Examine the inner cable for frayed strands.
3.
Examine the two inner cable nipples for signs of
looseness and damage. Replace the cable if
necessary.
Installation
1.
Position the cable to the motorcycle following the
same routing as noted during removal.
2.
Attach the inner cable to the clutch lever and
actuating arm using a reversal of the removal
process.
3.
Refit the outer cable to the adjuster bracket at the
engine end.
Note:
•
Ensure
that
the
two
adjuster
nuts
are
positioned one either side of the bracket.
4.
Set the lever adjuster to a point where an equal
adjustment is possible in both directions.
5.
Set the adjuster at the clutch end to give a
preliminary setting of 2-3 mm of free play as
measured at the lever.
6.
Operate the clutch lever several times and re-check
the amount of free-play present.
Z
Set the final adjustment of the cable to give 2-3 mm
of free-play at the lever by turning the adjuster nut
and locknut at the lever end. Secure the setting with
the knurled locknut.
cbvr
Rocket III and Classic shown, Rocket III
Touring similar
1.
Clutch lever
2. Correct setting, 2-3 mm
8.
Reconnect the battery positive (red) lead first.
9.
Refit the seat (see page
17-17
for Rocket III and
Classic, see page
17-18
for Rocket III Touring).
Clutch
Clutch Cover
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
1.
Remove the radiator (see page
12-1
n.
2.
Remove the water pump (see page
12-8>.
3.
Remove the coolant pipe running between the
crankcase and water pump.
4.
Disconnect the clutch cable (see page 4-6).
5.
Release the ring of bolts securing the clutch cover to
the crankcases.
6.
Place an oil catch tray beneath the clutch cover to
collect any oil that may spill out on removal.
Z
Carefully withdraw the cover, disengaging the lifter
arm as it is eased forward.
Installation
1.
Thoroughly clean the cover and crankcase mating
faces.
2.
Position a new gasket to the crankcase.
3.
Refit the cover ensuring that the gasket does not
become dislodged.
Note:
•
Ensure that the lifter piece engages correctly
with the lifter arm during assembly. It may be
necessary to pull the lifter arm forward to allow
assembly to take place.
4.
Fit and tighten the bolts to
9 Nm.
Tighten the bolts
in a diagonal sequence.
5.
Refit the clutch cable (see page 4-7>.
6.
Refit the coolant pipe, tightening its fixing to
9 Nm.
Z
Refit the water pump as (see page
12-8>.
8.
Refit the radiator (see page
12-14).
SelVice Manual - Rocket Ill/ Classic / Touring
4.7
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