SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 19
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19.4 Checking the free travel of the clutch lever
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.
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– Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
– Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and deter-
mine the free travel
A
.
Free travel
A
of clutch
lever
5 mm (0.2 in)
» If the free travel of the clutch lever does not meet specifi-
cations:
– Set the free travel of the clutch lever. ( p. 149)
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The free travel of the clutch lever must not change.
» If the free travel of the clutch lever changes:
– Check the routing of the clutch cable.
19.5 Setting the free travel of the clutch lever
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– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
–
Loosen lock nut
1
.
–
Adjust the free travel
A
by turning adjusting screw
2
.
Guideline
Free travel
A
of clutch
lever
5 mm (0.2 in)
–
Tighten lock nut
1
.
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