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4. After adjustment is complete. check that the
locknut(s) is tight
at
the clutch actuating lever on
the cra
nk
case cover and at the hand lever.
5.
Road
test the bike
to
make sure the clutch
fuUy
disengages when the lever is puUed in: if
it
does
not. the bi
ke
wi
U creep in gear when stopped.
Make
su
re the clutch
fuUy
engages: if
it
docs not.
the clutch will slip. particularly when accelerating
in
high gear.
6.
If the proper amount
of
adjustment cannot be
achieved using this procedure. the cable has
stretched
to
t
he
point where
it
needs replacing.
Re-
f
er
to
Clu,cil Cable Replacemcm
in
Chapter Five
f
or
complete procedufe.
Thr
ottle Ca
bl
e Adjus
tm
e
nt
Adjust the throttle cable at the interval indicated
in Ta
bl
e 2. The throttle cable should
h(l\'e
0.
5-1.0
mm
(0.02-0.04 in.) of free play. If adjustment is
necessary. perform the following:
1.
At
the thro
tt
le lever end
of
the throttle cable.
loosen the locknut (A.
fi
g
ur
e 62) and turn the
adj
uster
(B.
Fig
ur
e
62
)
in
ei
th
er direction until the
correct amou
nt
of
free pl
ay
is
achieved.
2.
Tighten the locknut (A.
fi
g
ur
e 62).
3.
If the proper amount
of
adjustment cannot be
achieved using this procedure. the cable has
stretched
to
the point where
it
needs replacing.
Re-
fe
r to Throll{e Cable RcplacemclII in Chapter
Seven.
4. Check the throttle cable from the throttle grip
to the carburetor. Make sure
it
is not kinked
or
chafed. Replace
as
necessary.
5.
Ma
ke
SUfe
the throttle grip
ro
tates frecly from
a fully closed
to
f
ull
y open position. Check with
the handlebar at center.
at
fu
ll
right and at fulliert.
If necessary. remove the throttle grip and apply a
lithium base grease
to
the rotating surfaces.
WARN
ING
With
the engine idling.
mOI
'e tlte
Ita
ndlebar from side-Io-side. If idle
speed increases
du
ring this movemefll,
tlte
Ihrotfle
C(lble
/IIay
need adjusting
or
may be i/lcorrectly
rOille,1
through
tlte
frame. Correct tltis problem
immediately. Do not ride
the bike in
this
ut/safe condition.
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