Clutch; Inspection; Adjustment - Triumph Thunderbird Commander Handbook

Clutch

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1. Clutch lever
2. Correct setting 1 - 2 mm
3. Knurled lock nut
4. Adjuster sleeve
The motorcycle is equipped with a cable-
operated clutch.
If the clutch lever has excessive free play, the
clutch may not disengage fully. This will cause
difficulty in changing gear and selecting
neutral. This may cause the engine to stall
and make the motorcycle difficult to control.
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 free play must be checked in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
Maintenance and Adjustment

Inspection

Check that there is 1 - 2 mm clutch lever free
play at the lever.
If there is an incorrect amount of free play,
adjustments must be made.

Adjustment

Loosen the knurled lock nut at the lever end
of the clutch cable and turn the adjuster
sleeve until the correct amount of clutch lever
free play is achieved.
Tighten the knurled lock nut against the
clutch lever assembly.
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If correct adjustment cannot be made using
the lever adjuster, use the cable adjuster at
the middle of the cable, located to the right of
the radiator, adjacent to the frame.
Loosen the adjuster lock nut.
Turn the outer cable adjuster to give
1 - 2 mm of free play at the clutch lever.
Tighten the lock nut.
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