Adjusting The Clutch Lever (FJR13A Only)

ENGINE

EAS20860

ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER (FJR13A
only)
1. Adjust:
 • Clutch lever position
   (distance “a” from the handlebar grip to the
   clutch lever)
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a. While pushing the clutch lever forward, turn
   the adjusting dial “1” until the clutch lever is in
   the desired position.                                        EWA13370

NOTE:                                                                  WARNING
Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial              • Use only the designated clutch fluid. Other
with the arrow mark “2” on the clutch lever hold-                 clutch fluids may cause the rubber seals to
er.                                                               deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
                                                                  clutch performance.
                                                                • Refill with the same type of clutch fluid that
     Position #1
      Distance “a” is the largest.                                is already in the system. Mixing clutch flu-
     Position #5                                                  ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
      Distance “a” is the smallest.                               tion, leading to poor clutch performance.
                                                                • When refilling, be careful that water does
                                                                  not enter the clutch fluid reservoir. Water
                                                                  will significantly lower the boiling point of
                                                                  the clutch fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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                                                                CAUTION:
                                                                Clutch fluid may damage painted surfaces or
                                                                plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any
                                                                spilt clutch fluid immediately.
                                                            NOTE:
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                                                                fluid level, make sure the top of the reservoir is
CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL                                 horizontal.
(FJR13A)
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.                        ET3P66026

NOTE:                                                           CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL
                                                                (FJR13AE)
Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
                                                                1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Check:                                                   NOTE:
 • Clutch fluid level                                           Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
   Below the minimum level mark “a” → Add the
   recommended clutch fluid to the proper level.                2. Remove:
                                                                 • Left side cover
            Recommended fluid                                      Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
             DOT 4                                              3. Check:
                                                                 • Clutch fluid level
                                                                   Below the minimum level mark “a” → Add the
                                                                   recommended clutch fluid to the proper level.

                                                                            Recommended fluid
                                                                             DOT 4

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