Clutch System - Honda CRF150R 2020 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Clutch System

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19.
Clutch Lever Freeplay
(1)
(1) clutch lever
Inspection
Check freeplay.
Freeplay: 3/8 – 13/16 in (10 – 20 mm)
If necessary, adjust to the specified range.
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
cable end adjuster.
(3)
(1)
(–)
(+)
(2)
(1) dust cover (+) increase freeplay
(2) lock nut (–) decrease freeplay
(3) cable end adjuster
1. Pull the dust cover (1) back.
2. Loosen the lock nut (2) and turn the cable end
adjuster (3). Turning the adjuster in direction
(–) will decrease freeplay and turning in the
direction (+) will increase freeplay.
3. After adjustment, tighten the lock nut and
install the dust cover.
4. Check the freeplay again.
If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit or the
correct freeplay cannot be reached, turn the
adjuster all the way in direction (+) 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)
(–)
(+)
(2)
(1) lock nut (+) increase freeplay
(2) integral cable adjuster (–) decrease freeplay
1. Turn the cable end adjuster in direction (+)
until it seats lightly and then turn it out one
turn.
2. Loosen the lock nut (1).
3. Turn the integral cable adjuster (2) to obtain
the specified freeplay.
4. Tighten the lock nut. Check the freeplay.
5. 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 CRF 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. See your
dealer or refer to the Honda Service Manual
(page 148).
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