
17 TUNING THE ENGINE
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17.6
Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the rider's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
–
Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine
distance
A
between the upper edge of your boot and the shift
lever.
Gap between the shift lever
and the top of the boot
10 … 20 mm (0.39 …
0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
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17.7
Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
401950-12
–
Remove screw
1
with the washers and take off shift
lever
2
.
401951-10
–
Clean gear teeth
A
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
–
Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position
and engage gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any
other vehicle components during the shift procedure.
–
Mount the screw with the washers and tighten.
Guideline
Screw, shift
lever
M6
14 Nm (10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™