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AIR BOX DRAIN HOSE
Service the air-‐box drain hose more often if you are
riding at full throttle or in rain. Also service any time
there are deposits in the transparent section of the
drain tube.
Place a drain pan under the air box drain tube plug.
Remove the plug and allow the tube to drain into
the pan.
Reinstall the air box drain tube plug.
THROTTLE
Make sure all nuts and bolts are securely fastened
and the throttle assembly is positioned correctly.
Check the full rotation of the throttle grip from all
steering positions.
Check the free play at the throttle grip. It should be
1/16 to 1/4 in. (2-‐6 mm). If needed, adjust as
follows:
o
Loosen lock nut.
o
Turn the throttle cable adjuster.
o
Tighten the lock nut.
After any adjustments, recheck the full rotation of
the throttle grip from all steering positions.
WARNING:
Do not operate the motorcycle if the throttle grip free
play distance is less than 1/16 in. (2 mm) or more than
1/4 in. (6 mm). Operating the vehicle with an incorrect
amount of throttle grip free play could cause the rider
to lose control, resulting in serious personal injury.
CLUTCH
The proper free play of the clutch allows for a gradual,
smooth engagement when shifting gears. If the
adjustment is incorrect, early wear may result. Free
play should be between 3/8 in. and 13/16 in. (10-‐20
mm). If adjustment is needed, perform the upper
adjustment steps below. If you are unable to achieve
the correct free play using these adjustments, contact
your local Service Center.
Loosen the lock nut and rotate the clutch cable
adjuster to the maximum free play possible.
Tighten the lock nut.
Start engine, hold in clutch lever, and shift into
gear. Make sure the engine does not stall and the
motorcycle does not move. Slowly release the
clutch lever and open the throttle. The motorcycle
should accelerate gradually and move smoothly.