How to Adjust the Clutch on a 1982 Goldwing
The Honda Goldwing motorcycle is designed to be easy for the average person to work on. Periodic adjustments are required to keep the motorcycle operating safely and efficiently. Adjusting the clutch every 3,750 miles keeps the transmission and clutch plates from wearing out prematurely and the transmission shifting properly. A clutch adjustment is very easy to do provided it is done in a logical order. Clutch adjustments can be done at home with a only a few simple tools.
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Instructions
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Loosen the lock nut. Screw the cable adjuster all the way into the clutch lever bracket. The cable adjuster lock nut is located near the left hand lever and is a large knurled nut screwed onto the adjuster. Use a pair of slip-joint pliers to help loosen the nut if it is too tight to move by hand.
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Loosen the lower cable adjuster with a 10 mm wrench and turn the adjuster clockwise until the cable is loose. The lower cable adjuster is located on the right side of the engine toward the rear of the motor.
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Remove the clutch cover. It is located at the rear of the motor on the left side of the motorcycle. Remove the 10 mm cover bolts and lift the cover off the rear of the transmission housing.
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Loosen the lock nut underneath the clutch adjustment cover with a 10 mm wrench and turn the adjuster clockwise until you feel a slight resistance. Turn the adjuster 3/4 turn counterclockwise and tighten the lock nut.
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Turn the lower cable adjuster counterclockwise until there is about 5/8-inch of play at the lever end of the cable. Tighten the lock nut.
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Unscrew the lever and cable adjuster until there is 1/4 to 5/8-inch of free play on the clutch when the clutch lever is pulled in. Tighten the lock nut and road test the motorcycle.
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Adjust the cable at the lever end until the clutch operates smoothly without slipping or creeping. If the cable is too loose, the motorcycle will want to creep forward while at a stop with the clutch lever pulled in. If the cable is too tight, the clutch will not engage completely and the transmission will slip during acceleration.
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Tips & Warnings
It's a good idea to replace the clutch cable when performing a clutch adjustment. A clutch cable is not very expensive. By putting a new one on periodically, it might save you from having a broken cable and an expensive towing bill.
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