Clutch System; Clutch Lever Freeplay - Honda CRF450L 2019 Owner's Manual & Off-Road Handbook

Refer to Important Safety Precautions on page 33.

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.
Cable End Adjustment
Minor adjustments are generally made with the
clutch cable end adjuster.
Turning the clutch cable end adjuster (1) in
direction (+) will increase freeplay and turning it in
direction (–) will decrease freeplay.
(–)
(1)
(+)
(1) clutch cable end adjuster
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit or the
correct freeplay cannot be reached, turn the
adjuster all the way in and back out five turns and
make the adjustment with the integral cable
adjuster.

Clutch System

Integral Cable Adjustment
The integral cable adjuster is used if the cable end
adjuster is threaded out near its limit — or the
correct freeplay cannot be obtained.
1. Release the dust cover (1).
2. Turn the cable end adjuster in direction (+)
until it seats lightly and then turn it out five
turns.
3. Loosen the lock nut (2).
4. Turn the integral cable adjuster (3) to obtain
the specified freeplay.
5. Tighten the lock nut. Check the freeplay.
(–)
(+)
(2)
(3)
(1) dust cover (+) increase freeplay
(2) lock nut (–) decrease freeplay
(3) integral cable adjuster
6. Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in, and
shift into gear. Make sure the engine does not
stall and the motorcycle does not creep.
Gradually release the clutch lever and open the
throttle. Your motorcycle should move
smoothly and accelerate gradually.
If you can't get proper adjustment, or the clutch
does not work properly, the cable may be kinked or
worn, or the clutch discs may be worn.
Inspect the clutch discs and plates (page 84).
Servicing Your Honda
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