15 TUNING THE ENGINE
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Checking the clutch setting
F03010-10
401521-01
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Adjust to the point between these two positions with the highest
idle speed.
Info
If there is a big engine speed rise, reduce the idle speed to a
normal level and repeat the above steps.
If the procedure described here does not lead to satisfactory
results, the cause may be a wrongly dimensioned idling jet.
If you can turn the idle air adjusting screw to the end with-
out any change of engine speed, mount a smaller idling jet.
After changing the idling jet, start from the beginning with
the adjusting steps.
Following extreme air temperature or altitude changes,
adjust the idle speed again.
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1
Connect special tool
.
Tachometer (45129075000)
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Let the front wheel of the vehicle make contact with a fixed object.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling
them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when
running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or run-
ning the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the motorcycle.
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Only ride full throttle to the point where the maximum engine speed
is reached.
Guideline
Operation at full throttle
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Read the speed.
Slip speed
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If the specified value is not reached:
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Adjust the clutch.
≤ 3 s
8,700 ... 9,300 rpm
(
p. 89)