17 TUNING THE ENGINE 107
– Allow the vehicle to idle.
The malfunction indicator lamp stops flashing once teaching is completed.
Info
If the engine becomes too hot, perform a cool-down ride at medium revs.
Then do not switch off the engine after this, but leave it running at idle speed until teaching is completed.
17.7 Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the driver's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
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Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine the distance
between
the upper edge of your boot and the shift lever.
Gap between the shift lever and the top
of the boot
10… 20 mm (0.39… 0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet the specifications:
– Adjust the basic position of the shift lever. ( p. 107)
17.8 Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
401950-12
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Remove screw
with washers and take off shift lever
.
401951-10
–
Clean gear teeth
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
– Mount the shift lever on the shift shaft in the required position and engage the
gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any other vehicle compo-
nents during the shift procedure.
– Mount and tighten screw with the washers.
Guideline
Screw, shift lever M6 14 Nm
(10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™