TUNING THE ENGINE 17
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17.3
Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the rider's boot when in the basic position.
If the shift lever is permanently touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to excessive load; this
can cause a malfunction of the Easy Shift.
400692-10
–
Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine
distance
A
between the upper edge of your boot and the
shift lever.
Distance between shift lever
and upper edge of boot
10 … 20 mm (0.39 …
0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the shift lever. (
17.4
Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
Info
The adjustment range of the shift lever is limited.
F03806-10
–
Loosen nuts
1
.
–
Adjust the shift lever by turning shift rod
2
.
Guideline
Shift rod adjustment
range
A
128 … 142 mm (5.04 …
5.59 in)
Make equal adjustments on both sides.
At least five threaded ends must be screwed into the seat-
ing.
–
Tighten nuts
1
.
Guideline
Nut, shift rod
M6
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
Nut, shift rod
M6LH
6 Nm (4.4 lbf ft)
After the nuts have been tightened, the bearings of the shift
rod must be central and aligned identically to each other in
order to ensure freedom of movement in the bearing shells.
–
Check the shift lever to ensure it is functioning properly and
can move freely.
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