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Pre-Ride Inspections
Mechanical Clutch
1. Squeeze the clutch lever toward the
handlebar and release it. It should
move freely and smoothly, and it
should return to the rest position
quickly when released. If the lever
fails to perform as stated, service the
clutch lever before riding.
2. Freeplay (gap) is the amount of lever
movement from the rest position to
the point of cable resistance. Clutch
lever freeplay should be 0.5-1.5 mm.
Measure the gap between the clutch
lever and the lever housing. Adjust
clutch lever freeplay if necessary. See
page 61.
Lever
Housing
Clutch
Lever
0.5-1.5 mm
Freeplay