Servicing Your Honda 49
Clutch System
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 19.
Clutch Lever Adjustment
The distance between the tip of the clutch lever
and the grip may be adjusted.
Make sure to adjust the clutch lever freeplay after
the clutch lever position adjustment or clutch
cable disconnected.
(1) lock nut (2) adjuster
1. Loosen the lock nut (1).
2. To position the clutch lever farther away from
the handgrip, turn the adjuster (2)
counterclockwise. To position the clutch lever
closer to the handgrip, turn the adjuster
clockwise.
3. Tighten the lock nut.
4. Adjust the clutch lever freeplay.
Clutch Freeplay
(1) clutch lever
Inspection
Check freeplay.
Freeplay:
3/8 – 3/4 in (10 – 20 mm)
If necessary, adjust to the specified range.
Improper freeplay adjustment can cause
premature clutch wear.
Cable End
Adjustment
Minor adjustments are generally made with the
clutch cable end adjuster.
Cable end adjuster:
(2) cable end adjuster
(+) increase free play
(–) decrease free play
1. Turn the cable end adjuster (2) to obtain the
specified freeplay.
2. Check the freeplay again.
If the adjuster is threaded out near its limit and
the correct freeplay cannot be reached, turn the
adjuster in direction (+) until it seats lightly and
then turn it out one turn in direction (–). Make
the adjustment with the integral cable adjuster.
Integral Cable
Adjustment
The integral cable adjuster is used if the cable
end adjuster is threaded out near its limit — or
the correct freeplay cannot be obtained.
(3) lock nut (+) increase
(4) cable adjuster (–) decrease
(5) cable end adjuster
1. Turn the cable end adjuster (5) in direction (+)
until it seats lightly and then turn it out 5 turns.
2. Loosen the lock nut (3).
3. Turn the integral cable adjuster (4) to obtain
the specified freeplay 3/8 – 3/4 in (10 – 20
mm).
4. Tighten the lock nut. Check the freeplay.
5. Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in, and
shift into gear. Make sure the engine does not
stall and the motorcycle does not creep.
Gradually release the clutch lever and open
the throttle. Your CRF should move smoothly
and accelerate gradually.
If you can’t get proper adjustment, or the clutch
does not work properly, the cable may be kinked
or worn, or the clutch discs may be worn. See
your Honda dealer or refer to the official Honda
Service Manual (page 152).
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