KTM 890 Duke R - Owner's Manual > Checking the free travel of the clutch lever

Note

Clutch damage If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.

• Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle.
• Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification.

• Check the clutch lever for smooth operation.
• Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
• Pull the clutch lever until resistance is perceptible, and determine the free travel A.

If the free travel of the clutch lever does not meet specifications:

• Set the free travel of the clutch lever.

• Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steering range.

The free travel of the clutch lever must not change.

If the free travel of the clutch lever changes:

• Check the routing of the clutch cable.

Setting the free travel of the clutch lever

• Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
• Loosen lock nut 1.
• Adjust the free travel A by turning adjusting screw 2.

Guideline

• Tighten lock nut 1.

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