Examination - Triumph Rocket III Service Manual

Clutch
6. Pull in the clutch lever and turn the inner cable,
anti-clockwise through the slots in the adjuster
and locknut, until the cable can be detached from
the lever.
1. Nut/locknut Slots
2. Cable Release Point
7. Remove the cable from the motorcycle noting the
cable routing, particularly where it passes
through steering area.
Note:
• To ensure the same route can be followed
on installation, tie a length of string to one
end while pulling the cable through from
the other. When installing the new cable,
tie the string to one end of the cable and
use it to guide the new cable into position.
Examination
1. Check the inner cable for free movement through
the outer cable.
2. Examine the inner cable for frayed strands.
3. Examine the two inner cable nipples for signs of
looseness and damage. Replace the cable if
necessary.
Installation
1. Position the cable to the motorcycle following the
same routing as noted during removal.
2. Attach the inner cable to the clutch lever and
actuating arm using a reversal of the removal
process.
3. Refit the outer cable to the adjuster bracket at the
engine end.
Note:
• Ensure that the two adjuster nuts are
positioned, one either side of the bracket.
4. Set the lever adjuster to a point where an equal
adjustment is possible in both directions.
5. Set the adjuster at the clutch end to give a
preliminary setting of 2-3 mm of free play as
measured at the lever.
6. Operate the clutch lever several times and
recheck the amount of free-play present.
7. Set the final adjustment of the cable to give 2-
3 mm of free-play at the lever by turning the
adjuster nut and locknut at the lever end. Secure
the setting with the knurled locknut.
1. Clutch Lever
2. Correct Setting, 2-3 mm
8. Reconnect the battery positive (red) lead first.
g. Refit the rider's seat.
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Service Manual - Rocket III