1-26 2006 Buell Lightning: Maintenance
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6. Squeeze clutch hand lever to maximum limit three times.
This sets the ball and ramp mechanism. Pull outer cable
conduit and at the same time adjust cable adjuster to
provide 1/16-1/8 in. (1.6-3.2 mm) free play at clutch hand
lever. Adjust as follows:
a. See Figure 1-25. Pull ferrule (end of cable housing)
away from bracket. Gap between ferrule and bracket
should be 1/16-1/8 in. (1.6-3.2 mm).
b. See Figure 1-23. Set free play by turning adjuster
(4).
c. Tighten jam nut (3) against adjuster (4).
d. Slide boot (1) over cable adjuster mechanism.
7. Change or add transmission fluid if necessary.
NOTE
Each time the clutch inspection cover is removed the gasket
must be replaced.
8. See Figure 1-20. Install clutch inspection cover and new
gasket using three fasteners and washers and tighten to
84-108 in-lbs (10-12 Nm).
Figure 1-25. Adjusting Clutch Free Play
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Bracket
Ferrule
1/16-1/8 in.
(1.6-3.2 mm)