SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
95
12.43 Checking the rubber grip
401197-01
– Check the rubber grips on the handlebar for damage, wear,
and looseness.
Info
The rubber grips are vulcanized onto a sleeve on the
left and onto the handle tube of the throttle grip on the
right. The left sleeve is clamped onto the handlebar.
The rubber grip can only be replaced with the sleeve or
the throttle tube.
» If a rubber grip is damaged, worn, or loose:
– Change the rubber grip.
K01340-10
(All EU models)
–
Check that screw
1
is firmly seated.
Guideline
Screw, fixed
grip
M4 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Diamond
A
must be positioned visibly as shown in the
figure.
V01768-10
(XCF‑W)
–
Check that screw
1
is firmly seated.
Guideline
Screw, fixed
grip
M4 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Diamond
A
must be positioned visibly as shown in the
figure.
12.44 Adjusting the basic position of the clutch lever
E00842-10
– Adjust the basic position of the clutch lever to your hand size
by turning adjusting screw
1
.
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the
distance between the clutch lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease
the distance between the clutch lever and the handle-
bar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not
apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.