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Clutch lever (fig. 39) Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2, fig. 40) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar. To adjust it, keep lever (1) fully extended, and turn knob (2, fig. 40), turning it in correspondence of one of the four foreseen positions. Keep in mind that: position no. 1 corresponds to the maximum distance between the lever and the knob, whereas position no. 4 corresponds to the minimum distance. When the clutch lever (1) is operated, drive from the engine to the gearbox and the rear wheel is disengaged. Correct use of the clutch lever is very important in all riding situations, especially when moving off. E Any adjustment of clutch lever must be carried out when motorcycle is stationary. Warning 1 fig. 39 2 The engine can be started with the sidestand down and the gearbox in neutral. If starting with a gear engaged, pull in the clutch lever (in this case the sidestand must be up). Note 4 1 Using the clutch properly will prolong the life of the engine and prevent any damage to components in the transmission. Important 3 2 fig. 40 53

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E
Clutch lever
(fig. 39)
Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2,
fig. 40) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar. To
adjust it, keep lever (1) fully extended, and turn knob (2, fig.
40), turning it in correspondence of one of the four foreseen
positions.
Keep in mind that:
position no. 1 corresponds to the maximum distance
between the lever and the knob, whereas position no. 4
corresponds to the minimum distance.
When the clutch lever (1) is operated, drive from the engine
to the gearbox and the rear wheel is disengaged. Correct use
of the clutch lever is very important in all riding situations,
especially when moving off.
Warning
Any adjustment of clutch lever must be carried out
when motorcycle is stationary.
Important
Using the clutch properly will prolong the life of the
engine and prevent any damage to components in the
transmission.
Note
The engine can be started with the sidestand down
and the gearbox in neutral. If starting with a gear engaged,
pull in the clutch lever (in this case the sidestand must be up).
1
fig. 39
2
3
4
1
2
fig. 40