Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintenance
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Clutch
The motorcycle is equipped with a
cable-operated clutch.
Clutch Lever Adjustment
If the clutch lever has excessive free
play, the clutch may not disengage fully.
This will cause difficulty in changing
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.
1 3 2
1. Adjuster
2. Correct setting 2 - 3 mm
3. Clutch lever
To adjust the clutch lever:
• Turn the adjuster until the correct
amount of clutch lever free play is
achieved.
• Check that there is 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 clutch lever
adjuster, use the clutch cable
adjuster at the lower end of the
cable.
Clutch Cable Adjustment
Before adjusting the clutch cable, do the
following:
• Check the action of the clutch by
pulling the clutch lever towards the
handlebar grip in order to disengage
the clutch.
• Check that the clutch lever returns
to the fully forward position when
released (allowing for the specified
free-play).
• Check that the clutch cable is
correctly routed and free from
sharp bends or twists along its
length.
• Check the operation of the clutch
lever span adjuster.
• If correct adjustment cannot
be made using the clutch lever
adjuster, use the clutch cable
adjuster at the lower end of the
cable.
1 2
1. Adjuster lock nuts
2. Outer clutch cable