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f) When the bike returns to idle, rest your hand across the
clutch lever. Rev the engine again to 3,000-5,000 RPM so
you can observe the movement while feeling for Free Play
Gain with your hand.
The Hand Method
Use the hand method to check Free Play Gain before the start of
every ride for optimum performance and longevity of your new
clutch.
a) Before you begin, place the bike in
NEUTRAL
, start the
engine and let it warm up for 2-3 minutes to idle down and
warm up the engine oil.
b) With the bike at idle, apply enough pressure to the clutch
lever to take up the initial free play (slack) in the clutch lever.
c) While still in
NEUTRAL
, continue to apply light pressure and
quickly rev the engine between 3,000-5,000 RPM (1/4 to 1/2
throttle), then let it return to idle. Notice the movement in the
clutch lever when the engine is revved. This is your Free
Play Gain.
d) When the bike returns to idle, rev the engine between 3,000-
5,000 RPM a second time to verify the Free Play Gain again.
