Due to friction plate wear and clutch cable stretch over a long period of use, the clutch operation should be checked each day before riding the motorcycle, and must be adjusted in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
Inspection
A. Adjuster
B. Clutch Lever Play
Clutch Lever Play
If the play is incorrect, adjust the lever play as follows.
Adjustment
WARNING Excess clutch cable play could prevent clutch disengagement and cause a crash resulting in serious injury or death. When adjusting the clutch cable, be sure the upper end of the outer cable is fully seated in its fitting so that it doesn’t slip into place later and create excessive cable play. |
WARNING The engine and exhaust system get extremely hot during normal operation and can cause serious burns. Never touch a hot engine or an exhaust pipe during clutch adjustment. |
NOTE
DANGER
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless poisonous gas. Inhaling carbon monoxide can cause serious brain injury or death.
DO NOT run the engine in enclosed areas. Operate only in a well-ventilated area.
Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4
positions TDC.
Install the balancer assembly as follows.
Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection
[B] on the crankcase.
Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear.
Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...
Special Tools
Bearing Driver Set:
57001-1129
Jack:
57001-1238
Bearing Remover Head, 25 × 28:
57001-1346
Bearing Remover Shaft, 13:
57001-1377
Jack Attachment:
57001-1608 ...
Braking
Close the throttle completely, leaving
the clutch engaged (except when
shifting gears) so that the engine will
help slow down the motorcycle.
Shift down one gear at a time so that
you are in 1st gear when you come
to a complete stop.
When stopping, always apply both
brakes at the ...