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16.6 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
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– Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine distance A between the
upper edge of your boot and the shift lever.
Distance between shift lever and upper
edge of boot
10… 20 mm (0.39… 0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the shift lever. x ( p. 95)
16.7 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever x
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– Remove screw 1 and take off shift lever 2.
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– 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 the
gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any other vehicle compo-
nents during the shift procedure.
– Mount and tighten the screw.
Guideline
Screw, shift lever M6 14 Nm
(10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
16.8 Engine characteristic - auxiliary spring (TE 250/300)
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The auxiliary spring is located on the right side of the engine below the water pump
cover.
Possible states
• Auxiliary spring with yellow marking – Auxiliary spring mounted at the factory with
medium tuning (standard) for good rideability.
• Auxiliary spring with green marking – Auxiliary spring contained in the separate
enclosure for softer performance.
• Auxiliary spring with red marking – Auxiliary spring contained in the separate
enclosure for more aggressive performance.
The engine characteristic can be influenced by different spring strengths of auxiliary
spring 1.
16.9 Engine characteristic - setting the auxiliary spring x (TE 250/300)
Warning
Danger of burns Some vehicle components become very hot when the vehicle is operated.
– Do not touch hot components such as exhaust system, radiator, engine, shock absorber, and the brake system. Allow these
components to cool down before starting work on them.
Preparatory work
– Tilt the motorcycle approx. 45º to the left and secure it to prevent it from falling.
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