Clutch Lever Adjustment - MOTO GUZZI V7 III Manual

Clutch lever adjustment (03_07, 03_08)

Adjust the clutch if the motor stops, or if the vehicle moves forward with the clutch
activated and the gear inserted, or if the clutch "slides," causing a delay in acceleration
with respect to the rpm.
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In order to maintain a correct tension and an optimal clutch operation, it is
necessary to check and if necessary provide tension to the cable:
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Urban use every 621.37 mi (1000 km)
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Extra urban use every 3106.86 mi (5000 km)
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In any case, every time the detachment of the clutch before the standard
factory setting is indicated.
To regulate, follow the indicated points:
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Slide the protective casing (1) out
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Loosen the ring nut (2)
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Turn the adjuster (3) with straight handlebar until the free play in correspond-
ence to the fixed stop on the handlebar is 0.08 in (2 mm)
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Push the clutch control lever placed on the gearbox towards the rear wheel
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Pull the clutch control lever placed on the gearbox towards the opposite side
(as in point 4) checking that the cable is not tightened.
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During the previous operation, check that the cable lug turns freely around
its axis, regarding the clutch lever
03_07
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Tighten the ring nut (2) holding the adjuster (3)
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Reposition the protective casing (1)
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If after the adjustment in point 3 it is not possible to ascertain the condition
of "point 6", contact an Authorized Moto Guzzi Dealer to verify the proper
operation of the clutch control.
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If the adjuster stroke (3) is not sufficient to ensure the required clearance,
contact an Authorized Moto Guzzi Dealer
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