Ninja 300 Clutch Cable Adjustment

I posted the correct way to adjust the cable in the stalling thread you need about a nickels width free play at the lever perch.

Ninja 300 clutch cable adjustment.

Free play is the amount that the lever moves before it actually starts putting any pressure on the cable. Turn the adjuster so that the clutch lever will have the specified free play 2 3mm. Clutch lever play a. You can add extra cable play but be sure the clutch disengages fully when stopped.

The cable is adjusted by checking the amount of freeplay at the clutch lever. Riding with no free play will cause clutch slip as it will not fully engage picture the lever being slightly pulled all the time. Page 3 quick reference guide general information periodic maintenance fuel system dfi cooling system engine top end clutch engine lubrication system engine removal installation crankshaft transmission wheels tires 10 j final drive 11 j brakes 12 j suspension 13 j steering 14 j frame 15 j electrical system 16 j appendix. Setting the cable slack is not only easy to do it s necessary if you want your clutch to work properly and last a long time.

Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever. Page 110 maintenance and adjustment warning too much cable play can pre vent clutch disengagement and cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. How to adjust throttle cable freeplay or any clutch cable and brake control duration. We ll show you how to set your.

A tutorial on how to install a clutch wire on a kawasaki ninja or ex650. If there is any irreg ularity have the clutch cable checked by an authorized kawasaki dealer. Page 1 ninja 300 ninja 300 abs motorcycle service manual.