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).
Rocker Arm Removal
Squeeze the brake lever slowly and hold it with a band.
Remove the front footpeg bracket bolts.
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the jack (see
Rear Shock Absorber Removal).
Special Tools - Jack: 57001-1238
Jack Attachment: 57001-1608
Remove:
Lower Rear Shock Absorber B ...
Chain Slack Adjustment
Remove the cotter pin, and loosen
the axle nut.
Loosen the left and right chain adjuster
locknuts.
A. Axle Nut
B. Cotter Pin
C. Adjuster
D. Locknut
If the chain is too loose, turn out the
left and right chain adjusters evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the left
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Exhaust Butterfly Valve Actuator Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE
Be sure the battery is fully charged.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
Remove the front seat (see Front Seat Removal in the
Frame chapter).
Remove the screws [A] and the exhaust butterfly valve
actuator temporarily with the cables installed.
Disconnect the exhaust butterf ...