11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.42
Checking the rubber grip
401197-01
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Check the rubber grips on the handlebar for damage and wear and to ensure they
are firmly seated.
Info
The rubber grips are vulcanized onto a sleeve on the left and onto the han-
dle tube of the throttle grip on the right. The left sleeve is clamped onto the
handlebar.
The rubber grip can only be replaced with the sleeve or the throttle tube.
» If a rubber grip is damaged or worn:
–
Change the rubber grip.
102245-10
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Check that screw
is firmly seated.
Guideline
Screw, handle bar fixed
grip, left
M4
5 Nm
(3.7 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
–
The diamond
must be located at the top.
11.43
Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever
102194-10
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Adjust the basic setting of the clutch lever to your hand size by turning adjusting
screw
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the clutch lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
11.44
Checking/rectifying the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch
Info
The fluid level rises with increased wear of the clutch lining discs.
102195-10
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Move the clutch fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
–
Remove screws
.
–
Remove cover
with membrane
.
–
Check the fluid level.
Fluid level below container rim
4 mm (0.16 in)
» If the fluid level does not meet specifications:
–
Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
–
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
