Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual: Adjusting the clutch cable free play

Yamaha YZF-R125 Service Manual / Periodic checks and adjustments / Engine / Adjusting the clutch cable free play

1. Check:

Clutch cable free play "a" Out of specification Adjust.


Adjusting the clutch cable free play


2. Adjust:

  • Clutch cable free play

a. Pull back the rubber cover "1" b. Loosen the locknut "2".

c. Turn the adjusting bolt "3" in direction "a" or "b" until the specified clutch cable free play is obtained.


Adjusting the clutch cable free play


d. Tighten the locknut.

e. Place the rubber cover in its original position.

NOTE:

If the specified clutch cable free play cannot be obtained on the handlebar end of the cable, use the adjusting nut on the engine end.

3. Remove:

  • Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.

a. Loosen the locknut "1".

b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or "b" until the specified clutch cable free play is obtained.


Adjusting the clutch cable free play


c. Tighten the locknut.

4. Install:

  • Left lower side cowling Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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