Clutch lever free play inspection
Refer to the Clutch operation inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Clutch lever free play adjustment
Refer to the Clutch operation inspection in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Clutch cable removal
Remove the muffler (see Muffler removal in the Engine Top End chapter).
Loosen the locknut [A] at the middle of the clutch cable.
Turn the adjusting nut [B] to give the cable plenty of play.
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Slide the dust cover [A] at the clutch cable lower end out of place.
Loosen the nuts [B], and slide the lower end of the clutch cable to give the cable plenty of play.
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Loosen the locknut [A] bat the clutch lever, and screw in the adjuster [B].
Line up the slots [C] in the clutch lever, locknut, and adjuster, and then free the cable from the lever.
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Free the clutch inner cable tip from the clutch release lever.
Push the release lever toward the front of the motorcycle and tape the release lever to the clutch cover to prevent the release shaft from falling out.
Pull the clutch cable out of the frame.
Clutch cable installation
Run the clutch cable correctly (see Cable, wire and hose routing section in the Appendix chapter).
Adjust the clutch cable (see Clutch lever free play adjustment in the Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Cable lubrication
Refer to the Chassis parts lubrication in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.
Clutch lever installation
Install the clutch lever so that the mating surface [A] of the lever holder is aligned with the punch mark [B] of the handlebar.
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