17 TUNING THE ENGINE
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17.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
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– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
–
Push back sleeve
1
.
–
Loosen lock nut
2
.
– Adjust the play in the throttle cable by turning barrel
adjuster
3
.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
–
Tighten lock nut
2
.
–
Slide on sleeve
1
.
17.3 Checking the clutch lever play
Note
Clutch damage If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
– Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle.
– Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification.