Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play - Yamaha R6 2009 Service Manual

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6. Measure:
• Engine oil pressure
(at the following conditions)
Oil pressure (hot)
80.0 kPa/1300 r/min (11.6 psi/
1300 r/min) (0.80 kgf/cm²/1300
r/min)
Oil temperature
85.0–95.0 °C (185.0–203.0 °F)
Out of specification → Adjust.
Engine oil pressure Possible causes
Below specification
Above specification
7. Install:
• Main gallery bolt
Main gallery bolt
8 Nm (0.8 m·kg, 5.9 ft·lb)
8. Install:
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
EAS20870
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE
PLAY
1. Check:
• Clutch lever free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play
10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
• Faulty oil pump
• Clogged oil filter
• Leaking oil passage
• Broken or damaged
oil seal
• Leaking oil passage
• Faulty oil filter
• Oil viscosity too
high
3-14
a
2. Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
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Handlebar side
a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch lever free play
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be
obtained on the handlebar side of the cable,
use the adjusting nut on the engine side.
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Engine side
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch lever free play
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
c. Tighten the locknut "1".
ENGINE
a
1
b