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Doc Rev: 101722
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SETTING THE INSTALLED GAP
1. The clutch lever should be tight against the perch. If not,
adjust the cable so that the lever is tight against the
perch.
2. Turn the cable and/or perch adjuster 3-5 turns tighter.
Tightening beyond the initial perch adjustment creates
the installed gap.
3. Continue the installation by checking for Free Play Gain.
CHECKING FREE PLAY GAIN
The proper installed gap is verified by checking Free Play
Gain.
Correct Free Play Gain = Correct installed gap
Setting up, breaking-in, and rechecking the installed gap is
CRUCIAL
. Failure to properly maintain the installed gap can
result in premature wear or failure of the clutch.
Failure to check and verify Free Play Gain can cause
failure or damage to this product
.
Setting the correct
installed gap is critical for clutch performance.
Learning How to Check the Free Play Gain
If you are familiar with checking Free Play Gain, skip to the
“
Adjusting the Installed Gap
” section.
If Free Play Gain is new to you, follow the instructions below.
You can also view the video titled
“
How to Check Free Play
Gain
” on our website at
www.rekluse.com/support/videos
Optimal Free Play Gain yields
1/8”-1/4” (3 mm-6 mm) of
clutch lever movement
, measured at the ball end of the
lever. This measurement at the lever correlates to achieving
the ideal installed gap.
