60 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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A. Idle Adjusting Screw
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Openandclosethethrottleafewtimestomake
sure the idle speed does not change, and readjust
if necessary.
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With the engine idling, turn the handlebar both
ways and check if handlebar movement changes
the idling spe
ed. If so, the throttle cable may be
improperly adjusted, incorrectly routed, or dam-
aged. Be sure to correct any of these conditions
before ridin
g.
WARNING
Operationwithadamagedcablecouldre-
sult in an unsafe riding condition. Replace
a damaged control cable before operation.
Clutch
Clutch Lever Adjustment
Proper c lutch lever play is 2 3 mm (0.08 0.12
in.). Lever play increases with cable stretch and fric-
tion plate wear, requiring periodic adjustment.
When the clutch lever play is out of specification,
first try adjusting it at the clutch lever as follows.
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Slide the clutch lever dust cover.
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Loosen the locknut, turn the adjuster to obtain the
proper amount of cl
utch lever play, then tighten the
locknut.
A. Clutch Lever
B. Locknut
C. Adjuster
D. 2 3 mm (0.08 0.12 in.)
E. Clutch Lever Dust Cover