Clutch lever free play inspection
Pull the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play [A].
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Measure the gap between the lever and the lever holder.
★ If the gap is too wide, the clutch may not release fully. If the gap is too narrow, the clutch may not engage fully. In either case, adjust it.
Clutch lever free play:
- Standard: 2 - 3 mm (0.08 - 0.12 in.).
Clutch lever free play adjustment
Loosen the locknut [A] at the clutch lever.
Turn the adjuster [B] until the proper amount of clutch lever free play is obtained.
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Tighten the locknut securely.
★ If it cannot be done, use the adjuster at the middle of the cable.
Warning! To avoid a serious burn, never touch the engine or exhaust pipe during clutch adjustment.
Loosen the locknut [A] at the middle of the clutch cable.
Turn the adjuster nut [B] until the proper amount of clutch lever free play is obtained.
Tighten the locknut securely.
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★ If it cannot be done, use the mounting nuts at the lower end of the cable.
Slide the dust cover [A] at the clutch cable lower end out of place.
Loosen both adjusting nuts [B] at the clutch cover as far as they will go.
Pull the clutch outer cable [C] tight and tighten the adjusting nuts against the bracket [D].
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Slip the rubber dust cover back onto place.
Turn the adjuster at the clutch lever until the free play is correct.
Tighten the knurled locknut at the clutch lever.
Warning! Be sure that the outer cable end at the clutch lever is fully seated in the adjuster at the clutch lever, or it could slip into place later, creating enough cable play to prevent clutch disengagement.
After the adjustment, start the engine and check that the clutch does not slip and that it releases properly.