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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-35
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Clutch
Clutch Operation Inspection
• Pull
  [A].
        the clutch lever just enough to take up the free play

• 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.)

                          WARNING
  The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot
  during normal operation and can cause serious
  burns. Never touch the engine or exhaust pipe
  during clutch adjustment.

• Loosen   the locknut [A].
• of threadsadjuster
  Turn  the           [B] so that 5 ∼ 6 mm (0.20 ∼ 0.24 in.) [C]
              is visible.
• Tighten the locknut.
• 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] and tighten the adjusting
  nuts against the clutch cover [D].
• Slip the dust cover back onto place.
• Turn  the adjuster at the clutch lever until the free play is
  correct.

• Push  the release lever [A] toward the front of the motor-
  cycle until it becomes hard to turn.
○At this time, the release lever should have the proper an-
  gle shown.
    60° [B]
  If the angle is wrong, check the clutch and release parts
  for wear.
                          WARNING
  Too much cable play can prevent clutch disengage-
  ment and cause an accident resulting in serious in-
  jury or death. When adjusting the clutch or replac-
  ing the cable, be sure the upper end of the clutch
  outer cable is fully seated in its fitting, 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.