Clutch Cable - Check/adjust

Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle - including DO NOT support on non integral parts

warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.Do not support the motorcycle on any ancillary component, the exhaust system or any other non structural parts of the motorcycle frame.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.Failure to follow the advice above could result in serious injury or death.

Standard required:

It should be possible to pull the clutch lever easily and smoothly towards the handlebar grip.

The clutch cable must be routed such that it does not chafe against moving parts of the motorcycle.

Clutch Free Play LG1; LG2; LGX; LH2; LJ2; LK2; LL1

When the clutch lever is released, check for correct clutch free play at the lever is as described in the Service Specifications.

Check:

Check the action of the clutch by pulling the clutch lever towards the handlebar grip in order to disengage the clutch.

Check that the clutch cable is correctly routed and free from sharp bends or twists along its length.

Check that the clutch lever returns to the fully forward position when released (allowing for the specified free-play).

Check the operation of the clutch lever span adjuster.

Rectification if required:

If necessary, adjust the clutch cable as described in the Owner’s Handbook.

If undue resistance is felt when pulling the clutch lever towards the handlebar grip, check that the clutch cable is correctly routed. Twists or sharp bends in the cable will result in increased friction between the inner and outer cables.