Clutch System - Honda CRF250X 2006 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook

Clutch System

Refer to Safety Precautions on page 25.
Clutch Freeplay
(1)
(1) clutch lever
Inspection
Check freeplay.
Freeplay: 3/8 – 3/4 in (10 – 20 mm)
If necessary, adjust to the specified range.
Improper freeplay adjustment can cause
premature clutch wear.
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Servicing Your Honda
Cable End Adjustment
Minor adjustments are generally made with the
clutch cable end adjuster.
Cable end adjuster:
(–)
(+)
(2)
(2) cable end adjuster
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
Turning the cable end adjuster (2) in direction (+)
will increase freeplay and turning it in direction
(–) will decrease freeplay.
If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit or the
correct freeplay cannot be reached, turn the
adjuster all the way in and back out one turn and
make the adjustment with the integral cable
adjuster.
If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit and
the correct freeplay cannot be reached, turn the
adjuster in direction (+) until it seats lightly and
then turn it out one turn in direction (–). Make
the adjustment with the integral cable adjuster.
Integral Cable Adjustment
The integral cable adjuster is used if the cable
end adjuster is threaded out near its limit — or
the correct freeplay cannot be obtained.
(–)
(+)
(4)
(3)
(3) lock nut
(4) integral cable adjuster
1. Turn the cable end adjuster in direction (+)
until it seats lightly and then turn it out 5
turns.
2. Loosen the lock nut (3).
3. Turn the integral cable adjuster (4) to obtain
the specified freeplay.
4. Tighten the lock nut. Check the 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.
If you can't get proper adjustment, or the clutch
does not work properly, the cable may be kinked
or worn, or the clutch discs and plates may be
worn. See your Honda dealer or refer to the
Honda Service Manual (page 164).
(+) increase
(–) decrease