Operation Manual

17 TUNING THE ENGINE 156
17.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
G01075-10
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeve

.
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Loosen lock nut

.
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable by turning adjusting screw

.
Guideline
Throttle cable play 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
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Tighten lock nut

.
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Slide on sleeve

.
17.3 Checking the clutch lever play
L02111-11
– Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Pull the clutch lever until resistance
is perceptible, and determine the play in the clutch lever

.
Clutch lever play 1… 3 mm (0.04… 0.12 in)
» If the clutch lever play does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the clutch cable play. ( p. 157)
Note
Clutch damage If there is no play on the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
– Before operating the motorcycle, always check the clutch lever play.
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The clutch lever play must not change.