Honda CB500F 2016 Manual page 83

1. Loosen the upper lock nut and turn the
upper clutch cable adjuster all the way in
(to provide maximum freeplay).
Tighten the upper lock nut.
2. Loosen the lower lock nut.
3. Turn the adjusting nut until the clutch
lever freeplay is 3/8 to 13/16 in (10 to 20
mm).
4. Tighten the lower lock nut and check the
clutch lever 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 motorcycle
should move smoothly and accelerate
gradually.
Clutch Adjusting the Clutch Lever Freeplay
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Lower lock nut
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If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or
the clutch does not work correctly, see your
dealer.
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Adjusting nut
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