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How do you change the clutch lever on a 2005 ex500 ninja?

To change the clutch lever on a 2005 EX500 Ninja, you will need the following tools:

* 8mm socket wrench

* 10mm socket wrench

* Phillips head screwdriver

* Pliers

Step 1: Loosen the clutch cable adjuster

Locate the clutch cable adjuster on the clutch lever perch assembly. It is the black plastic knob located towards the end of the lever. Turn the knob counterclockwise until the clutch lever is loose enough to move freely.

Step 2: Remove the old clutch lever

Locate the two 8mm bolts that hold the clutch lever to the perch assembly. Use the 8mm socket wrench to loosen and remove these bolts. Discard the old clutch lever assembly.

Step 3: Install the new clutch lever

Align the new clutch lever with the perch assembly and insert the two 8mm bolts. Tighten the bolts securely using the 8mm socket wrench.

Step 4: Adjust the clutch cable

Use the Phillips head screwdriver to turn the adjuster knob on the clutch lever perch assembly clockwise until the clutch lever is slightly loose. Pull the clutch lever in all the way and hold it in place. Use the 10mm socket wrench to turn the adjuster knob counterclockwise until the lever is snug against the handlebars.

Step 5: Test the clutch lever

Start the motorcycle and engage the clutch lever. The bike should not move forward. Release the clutch lever slowly and the bike should move forward smoothly. If the clutch is slipping, turn the adjuster knob clockwise to increase the tension on the cable.