Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled.
Collar [A]
Needle Bearing [B]
Sleeve [C]
Clutch Housing [D]
Spacer [E]
Clutch Hub [F]
Sub Clutch Hub [G]
Friction Plates (48 Lining Blocks) [H] (#1, #10)
Steel Plates (T = 2.9) [I] (#1
#7)
Spring Seat [J]
Spring [K]
Friction Plates (36 Lining Blocks) [L] (#2
#9)
Steel Plates (T = 2.6) [M] (#8, #9)
Clutch Spring Plate [N]
Drive Shaft [D]
Spring Plate Free Play
Usable Range: 0.05 0.70 mm (0.002
0.028 in.)
If the free play is not within the usable range, change all of the friction plate and measure the free play again.
If the free play is not within the usable range, adjust the free play (see Spring Plate Free Play Adjustment).
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Removal
NOTICE
Never drop the idle speed control valve actuator especially
on a hard surface. Such a shock to the actuator
can damage it.
Remove:
Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in
the Fuel System (DFI) chapter)
Idle Speed Control Valve Actuator Retainer Screws [A]
Idle Spe ...
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement
Remove the upper seat cover (see Seat Cover Removal
in the Frame chapter).
Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A].
Turn the socket [A] counterclockwise and remove the
socket together with the bulb.
Push and turn the turn signal light bulb [A] counterclockwise
an ...
Front Fork
The front fork operation and oil leakage
should be checked in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
For various riding or load conditions
the front fork can be adjusted for:
Spring preload
Rebound damping force
Compression damping force
WARNINGImproper fork leg adju ...