Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled.
Collar [A]
Needle Bearing [B]
Sleeve [C]
Clutch Housing [D]
Spacer [E]
Clutch Hub [F]
Sub Clutch Hub [G]
Friction Plates (48 Lining Blocks) [H] (#1, #10)
Steel Plates (T = 2.9) [I] (#1
#7)
Spring Seat [J]
Spring [K]
Friction Plates (36 Lining Blocks) [L] (#2
#9)
Steel Plates (T = 2.6) [M] (#8, #9)
Clutch Spring Plate [N]
Drive Shaft [D]
Spring Plate Free Play
Usable Range: 0.05 0.70 mm (0.002
0.028 in.)
If the free play is not within the usable range, change all of the friction plate and measure the free play again.
If the free play is not within the usable range, adjust the free play (see Spring Plate Free Play Adjustment).
Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber
If your motorcycle has leather accessories,
special care must be taken.
Use a leather cleaner/treatment to
clean and care for leather accessories.
Washing leather parts with detergent
and water will damage them, shortening
their life.
Vinyl parts should be washed with the
rest of themo ...
Rear Wheel Removal
Raise the rear wheel off the ground with the stand [A].
Remove:
Cotter Pin [A]
Rear Axle Nut [B]
Washer [C]
Rear Axle [D] (from Right Side)
Remove the rear wheel rotation sensor from the caliper
bracket (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the
Brakes chapter).
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Throttle Grip and Cables
Free Play Inspection
Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Free Play Adjustment
Refer to the Throttle Control System Inspection in the Periodic
Maintenance chapter.
Cable Installation
Install the throttle cables in accordance with the Cable,
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