Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha R1 Series 2015 Service Manual

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5. Install:
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• Fuel tank cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-7.
• Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (1)" on page
4-1.
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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE
PLAY
1. Check:
• Clutch lever free play "a"
Out of specification
Clutch lever free play
10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
a
2. Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
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Handlebar side
a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch lever free play is
obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
a
Adjust.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be
obtained on the handlebar side of the cable, use
the adjusting nut on the engine side.
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Engine side
a. Remove the right front side cowling.
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-7.
b. Loosen the locknut "1".
c. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b"
until the specified clutch lever free play is ob-
tained.
Direction "a"
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
d. Tighten the locknut "1".
Clutch cable locknut
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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e. Install the right front side cowling.
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (2)" on page
4-7.
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1
b
b
a
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