Honda CBF500/A, Owner'S Manual

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CLUTCH
Clutch adjustment may be required if the
motorcycle stalls when shifting into gear or
tends to creep; or if the clutch slips, causing
acceleration to lag behind engine speed.
Minor adjustments can be made with the
clutch cable adjuster (2) at the lever (1).
Normal clutch lever free play is:
10 - 20 mm
1. Loosen the lock nut (3) and turn the
adjuster (2). Tighten the lock nut (3) and
check the adjustment.
2. If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit
or if the correct free play cannot be
obtained, loosen the lock nut (3) and turn in
the cable adjuster (2) completely. Tighten
the lock nut (3) .
(1) Clutch lever
(2) Clutch cable adjuster
(3) Lock nut (A) Increase free play
(B) Decrease free play
(1)
(2)
(3)
(B)
(A)