How do you adjust the clutch on a Honda vtx 1300?

Answer 1

Inspection

1. Check free play: 3/8-13/16 in (10-20 mm). If necessary, adjust to the specified range.

Upper Adjustment

Attempt adjustment with the upper clutch cable adjuster first.

1. Loosen the upper lock nut (2).

2. Tum the upper clutch cable adjuster (3) to obtain the specified free play.

3. Tighten the upper lock nut and check the free play again.

Lower Adjustment

If the upper clutch cable adjuster is threaded out near its limit - or the correct

free play cannot be obtained - attempt adjustment with the lower clutch cable

adjuster.

Loosen the upper lock nut (2) and turn the upper clutch cable adjuster (3 ) all

the way in (to provide maximum free play). Tighten the upper lock nut.

2. Loosen the lower lock nut (4 ).

3. Tum the lower adjusting nut (5 ) to obtain the specified free play.

4. Tighten the lower lock nut and check the adjustment.

5. Start the engine, pull the clutch lever in, and shift into gear. Make sure the

engine does not stall and the motorcycle does not creep. Gradually release the

clutch lever and open the throttle. Your motorcycle should move smoothly and

accelerate gradually.

If you cannot get proper adjustment, or the clutch does not work properly, the cable or clutch friction discs may be worn. See your Honda dealer or refer to the official Honda Service Manual (page 204 ).