Honda CB500XA Owner's Manual page 97

Loosen the upper lock nut and turn the
1.
upper clutch cable adjuster all the way in
(to provide maximum freeplay). Tighten
the upper lock nut.
Loosen the lower lock nut.
2.
Turn the adjusting nut until the clutch
3.
lever freeplay is 10 - 20 mm (0.4 - 0.8 in).
Tighten the lower lock nut and check the
4.
clutch lever freeplay.
Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in,
5.
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
motorcycle should move smoothly and
accelerate gradually.
Clutch Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay
u
Lower lock nut
+
–
If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or
the clutch does not work correctly, see your
dealer.
Adjusting nut
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