Do I have to adjust the clutch if the space at the lever is within specs (the width of a dime)?&nbsp\\; I am doing my 5000 service on my 08 and don't wanna mess with it unless necessary.&nbsp\\; Also can I adjust the clutch basket w/o adjusting the cable or vice versa?&nbsp\\; thanx

 

You should only need to adjust the clutch if you feel slipping when you are accelerating and not&nbsp\\;touching the lever.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; The free play on the handle bar end should be adjusted with the cable adjuster.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; If you are adjusting the clutch in the primary, service manual says adjust cable to full slack.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; So short answer is you can adjust cable and not clutch, but not clutch without cable.

 

thank you matrix.&nbsp\\; i appreciate your qucik response

 

Don't be afraid to adjust the clutch from the basket. It's very easy to do. Just follow what the manual says. I did it successfully after adjusting the cable didn't do the trick after 18K on the bike.

Took me about 15 min., taking my time. If I can do it, anyone can do it. Why pay a mechanic to do it if not neccessary!