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MAINTENANCE
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Clutch
The motorcycle is equipped with a
cable-operated clutch.
Clutch Lever Adjustment
If the clutch lever has excessive free
play, the clutch may not disengage
fully. This will cause difficulty in shifting
gear and selecting neutral. This may
cause the engine to stall and make
the
motorcycle
Conversely, if the clutch lever has
insufficient free play the clutch may
not engage fully, causing the clutch to
slip, which will reduce performance and
cause premature clutch wear.
Clutch
lever
checked in accordance with scheduled
maintenance requirements.
1
1.
Adjuster
2.
Correct setting 0.08 - 0.12 in (2 - 3 mm)
3.
Clutch lever
To adjust the clutch lever:
Turn the adjuster until the correct
▼
amount of clutch lever free play is
achieved.
Check that there is 0.08 - 0.12 in
▼
(2 - 3 mm) clutch lever free play at
the lever.
difficult
to
free
play
must
2
If there is an incorrect amount of
▼
free play, adjustments must be
made.
If
▼
be made using the clutch lever
adjuster,
adjuster at the lower end of the
cable.
Clutch Cable Adjustment
control.
Before adjusting the clutch cable, do the
following:
Check the action of the clutch by
▼
pulling the clutch lever towards the
handlebar grip in order to disengage
the clutch.
be
Check that the clutch lever returns
▼
to the fully forward position when
released (allowing for the specified
free-play).
3
Check that the clutch cable is
▼
correctly routed and free from
sharp bends or twists along its
length.
Check the operation of the clutch
▼
lever span adjuster.
correct
adjustment
use
the
clutch
cannot
cable
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