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The Hand Method
Use the hand method to check Free Play Gain before the
start of every ride for optimum performance and longevity of
your new clutch.
a) Before you begin, place the bike in
NEUTRAL
, start the
engine and let it warm up for 2-3 minutes to idle down
and warm up the engine oil.
b) With the bike at idle,
apply enough
pressure to the
clutch lever to take
up the initial free
play (slack) in the
clutch lever.
c) While still in
NEUTRAL
, continue to apply light pressure
and quickly rev the engine between 5,000-7,000 RPM
(1/2 to ¾ throttle), then let it return to idle. Notice the
movement in the clutch lever when the engine is
revved. This is your Free Play Gain.
d) When the bike returns to idle, rev the engine between
5,000-7,000 RPM a second time to verify the Free Play
Gain again.
