Maintenance
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Clutch
2
1
1.
Clutch lever
2.
0.08 - 0.12 in (2 - 3 mm)
The motorcycle is equipped with a
cable-operated clutch.
If the clutch lever has excessive free
play, the clutch may not disengage fully.
This will cause difficulty in shifting gear
and selecting neutral. This may cause
the engine to stall and make the
motorcycle difficult to control.
Conversely, if the clutch lever has
insufficient free play the clutch may not
engage fully, causing the clutch to slip,
which will reduce performance and
cause premature clutch wear.
Clutch lever free play must be checked in
accordance with scheduled maintenance
requirements.
Clutch Inspection
Check that there is 0.08 - 0.12 in
(2 - 3 mm) clutch lever free play at the
lever.
If there is an incorrect amount of free
play, adjustments must be made.
Clutch Adjustment
Turn the adjuster sleeve until the
correct amount of clutch lever free play
is achieved.
Check that there is 0.08 - 0.12 in
(2 - 3 mm) clutch lever free play at the
lever.
If there is an incorrect amount of free
play, adjustments must be made.
If correct adjustment cannot be made
using the lever adjuster, use the cable
adjuster at the lower end of the cable.
Loosen the adjuster locknut.
Turn the outer cable adjuster to give
0.08 - 0.12 in (2 - 3 mm) of free play at
the clutch lever.
Tighten the locknut to
31 lbf in (3.5 Nm).
