19 SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE
19.4
Note
Clutch damage If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
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Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle.
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Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification.
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Checking the free travel of the clutch lever
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Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and deter-
A
mine the free travel
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Free travel of clutch
A
lever
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If the free travel of the clutch lever does not meet specifi-
cations:
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Set the free travel of the clutch lever.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The free travel of the clutch lever must not change.
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If the free travel of the clutch lever changes:
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Check the routing of the clutch cable.
5 mm (0.2 in)
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p. 235)