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ADJUST THE INSTALLED GAP
After checking for Free Play Gain, you may need to adjust the
installed gap.
If Free Play Gain is optimal, continue to “
BREAK IN
THE NEW CLUTCH
.” If Free Play Gain is not optimal, the
installed gap needs to be adjusted.
The installed gap should be fine-tuned in small increments and
then recheck Free Play Gain. Refer to the table below to set the
proper installed gap based on your Free Play Gain.
Symptom
Reason
Solution
·
Too much Free Play
Gain: Clutch lever
moves in too far
·
Clutch has
excessive drag or
stalls
·
It is difficult to fully
override the clutch
with the lever
Installed gap is
too small
Turn the adjuster
clockwise
to increase
the Installed Gap.
Recheck Free Play
Gain.
·
Too little Free Play
Gain: Clutch lever
only moves slightly
or does not move at
all
·
Clutch slips
·
Bike seems to lose
power
Installed gap is
too large
Turn the adjuster
counterclockwise
to
reduce the Installed
Gap. It may be helpful
to re-find the starting
point.
Recheck Free Play
Gain.
