18 TUNING THE ENGINE
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18.1
Checking the clutch lever play
Note
Clutch damage
If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
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Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle.
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Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification.
K00697-13
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Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and deter-
mine the play in the clutch lever
A
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Clutch lever play
A
1 … 3 mm (0.04 …
0.12 in)
» If the clutch lever play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust play in the clutch lever.
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Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The clutch lever play must not change.
» If the clutch lever play changes:
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Check the routing of the clutch cable.
Summary of Contents for RC 390 2020
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2020 RC 390 Art no 3214117en...
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Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 2 5 Overview of labels A00273 10...
Page 18: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 16 A00630 10 Information on noise emissions S03391 01 Type label for USA...
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