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2004 Buell Lightning: Maintenance
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ADJUSTMENT
If clutch slips under load or drags when released, first check
control cable adjustment. If cable adjustment is within specifi-
cations, adjust clutch mechanism as described below.
When necessary, lubricate cable with LUBIT-8 TUFOIL
®
CHAIN AND CABLE LUBE (Part No. HD-94968-85TV).
1.
Raise rear wheel off floor using REAR WHEEL SUP-
PORT STAND (Part No. B-41174).
2.
See
Figure 1-22.
Slide rubber boot (1) upward to expose
adjuster mechanism. Loosen jam nut (3) from adjuster
(4). Turn adjuster to shorten cable housing until there is a
large amount of free play at clutch hand lever.
3.
See
Figure 1-19.
Remove three fasteners and washers
from clutch inspection cover. Remove clutch inspection
cover and gasket from primary cover.
4.
See
Figure 1-23.
Remove spring (1) and lockplate (2).
Using a flat tip screwdriver, turn adjusting screw (3)
counterclockwise until it lightly bottoms.
5.
Turn adjusting screw clockwise 1/4-1/2 turn. Install lock-
plate and spring on adjusting screw flats. If hex on lock-
plate does not align with recess in outer ramp, rotate
adjusting screw clockwise until it aligns.
NOTE
Spring installs on outboard side of hex lockplate.
Figure 1-22. Clutch Cable Adjuster Mechanism
Figure 1-23. Clutch Adjustment
8411
1.
Rubber boot
2.
Cable end
3.
Jam nut
4.
Adjuster
1
2
4
3
8405
1.
Diaphragm spring
2.
Lockplate
3.
Adjusting screw
1
2
3
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