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7.1 Checking the play in the throttle cable
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– Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip back-
wards and forwards to ascertain the play in the throttle cable.
Throttle cable play 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 28)
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire
steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
– Check the throttle cable routing.
7.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
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– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
– Push back sleeve 1.
– Loosen lock nut 2.
– Adjust the play in the throttle cable by turning adjusting screw 3.
Guideline
Throttle cable play 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
– Tighten lock nut 2.
– Slide on sleeve 1.
7.3 Checking the clutch lever play
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– Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Lightly pull the clutch lever and
ascertain the clutch lever play A.
Clutch lever play 1… 3 mm (0.04… 0.12 in)
» If the clutch lever play does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the clutch cable play. ( p. 29)
Note
Clutch damage If there is no play on the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
– When operating the motorcycle, always check the clutch lever play.
– Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The clutch lever play must not change.
» If the clutch lever play changes:
– Check the routing of the clutch cable.
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