Clutch; Adjusting The Clutch - APRILIA RS 125 Manual

RS 125

2.11. CLUTCH

2.11.1.

ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH

Clutch shall be adjusted when the engine is coming to a stop
or when the vehicle tends to move with the clutch lever
pulled and a gear is engaged or, if the clutch is "slipping", the
deceleration will be delayed if compared to the engine rpm.
Minor adjustments can be made using the adjuster (1):
NOTE Take the special tool (0276040)
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Slide out the protective guard (2).
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Loosen the ring nut (3).
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Turn the adjuster (1) until reaching a free play on the
clutch lever end of about 10 to 15 mm.
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Tighten the ring nut (3), lock the adjuster (1).
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Check the free play on the clutch lever end.
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Refit the protective guard (2).
In case the adjuster (1) is fully tightened, fully loose or if the
free play cannot be set to a correct value, proceed as
follows:
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Slide out the guard (2).
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Fully tighten the ring nut (3) on the adjuster (1).
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Fully tighten the adjuster (1).
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Remove the left side fairing, see
7.1.2.
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Undo and remove the cap (4).
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