2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Owners Manual - Page 116

2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 115 WARNING Excess clutch lever free play could prevent clutch disengagement and cause a crash resulting in serious injury or death. When adjusting the clutch lever free play, be sure the upper end of the clutch outer cable is fully seated in its fitting so that it doesn't slip into place later and create excessive free play. it cannot be done, have the clutch • If cable adjusted by an authorized Kawasaki dealer. A. Adjuster B. Locknut C. Clutch Lever Free Play • If the free play is incorrect, adjust the clutch lever free play as follows. Clutch Lever Free Play Adjustment the locknut, and turn the • Loosen adjuster so that the clutch lever will have the specified free play. Drive Chain Drive Chain Lubrication Lubrication is necessary after riding through rain or on wet roads, or any time that the chain appears dry.

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
115
A. Adjuster
B. Locknut
C. Clutch Lever Free Play
If the free play is incorrect, adjust the
clutch lever free play as follows.
Clutch Lever Free Play Adjustment
Loosen the locknut,
and turn the
adjuster so that the clutch lever will
have the specified free play.
WARNING
Excess clutch lever free play
could prevent clutch disengage-
ment and cause a crash result-
ing in serious injury or death.
When adjusting the clutch lever
free play, be sure the upper end
of the clutch outer cable is fully
seated in its fitting so that it
doesn’t slip into place later and
create excessive free play.
If it cannot be done, have the clutch
cable
adjusted
by
an
authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
Drive Chain
Drive Chain Lubrication
Lubrication is necessary after riding
through rain or on wet roads, or any
time that the chain appears dry.