Honda 2005 CRF450R - Clutch System

Servicing Your Honda 49
Clutch System
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19.
Clutch Lever Adjustment
The distance between the tip of the clutch lever
and the grip may be adjusted.
Make sure to adjust the clutch lever freeplay after
the clutch lever position adjustment or clutch
cable disconnected.
(1) lock nut (2) adjuster
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. To position the clutch lever farther away from
the handgrip, turn the adjuster (2)
counterclockwise. To position the brake lever
closer to the handgrip, turn the adjuster
clockwise.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
(3) cable end adjuster
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
5. Loosen the lock nut (4) and turn the integral
cable adjuster (5) to adjust the clutch lever
freeplay 3/8 – 13/16 in (10 – 20 mm) at the
tip of lever. Tighten the lock nut.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(–)
(+)
4. Turn the cable end adjuster (3) in direction (+)
until it seats lightly and then turn it out 5
turns.
Cable end adjuster:
(4)
(5)
(+)
(–)
(4) lock nut
(5) integral cable adjuster
(+) increase freeplay
(–) decrease freeplay
6. Adjust the cable end adjuster for minor
adjustement.
Clutch Lever Freeplay
(1) clutch lever
Inspection
Check freeplay.
Freeplay:
3/8 – 13/16 in (10 – 20 mm)
If necessary, adjust to the specified range.
Improper freeplay adjustment can cause
premature clutch wear.
Make sure to adjust the clutch lever freeplay after
the clutch cable is disconnected.
(1)
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