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8
.
Adjusting the Clutch
Lightly squeeze the lever
at the left h
andg
rip
.
The
lever
should
move
1/
, 6
to
1 ·
8
inch (2
t
o
3
m
m
)
be-
fore you feel
resistance.
If
It
doesn'
t.
cont
inue
w ith
step 2
.
2
Using a
10
mm
w
renc
h.
loosen the
lockn ut at
the
cable
fitting
above
t
he
left
engine
cover.
Turn
t
he
l
ong
ad1ust
ing
nut
unt
il you ge
t
the proper
free play at t
he
lever.
Note
T urning the nut up
de-
creases free
play.
3
Tight
e
n
t he
lock
nut
ag
ainst
the
adjust
ing
nut
.
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1/
16 TO 1/8
ADJUSTING NUT
/
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C.
Adjusting the Chain
1.
Check the chain for
prop-
er free play with a rider
in
position.
Total move-
ment at the center of the
lower section of the chain
should be about
¾
inch
(20
mm).
If it is not.
con-
tinue with step 2
.
2
.
Using a 25 mm socket
wrench.
loosen the rear
wheel
nut.
3
.
Adjust the
play in the
chain by turn ing the
ad-
justing nut on each side
of
t
he wheel. Turn both
nuts the same
amount.
Note
Turning the nuts in
de-
creases free
play.
4
.
Check that the wheel is
aligned properly by
mak-
ing sure that the match
mark on the chain
adjust-
er is aligned with the same
swing arm mark on each
side of the wheel.
Ad
-
just the nuts individually
if
necessary.
5
.
When
chain
play
and
wheel alignment are
good.
tighten the wheel
nut.
6
.
Check the rear brake ad
-
justment.
It may
have
changed due to the chain
adj
ustment.
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