The clutch lever on the Suzuki C50 Boulevard engages and disengages the clutch, allowing the rider to switch gears when accelerating or slowing down. The clutch lever is a major part of the design of the motorcycle, and it's a fundamental part of riding successfully. However, the Suzuki C50 Boulevard comes with the lever set at a standard position that may be uncomfortable for riders who are much taller or shorter than average. By learning how to adjust the position of your clutch lever, and can save yourself from wrist strain and riding difficulty.
Set your Boulevard on its kickstand. Sit on the bike in your normal riding position, with your feet on the foot pegs and both hands on the handlebars.
Determine which direction the clutch lever needs to be adjusted. Most shorter riders, because of the angle at which their arms extend toward the bars, will benefit from a clockwise, or upward, rotation of the lever. Most taller riders, for the same reason, will need to make the opposite adjustment.
Attach an 8-mm socket to your wrench and loosen the two clutch lever clamp bolts facing you. Do not remove them completely, as the lever will fall off if you do. Simply loosen them enough that the lever will spin on the bars.
Twist the clutch lever to a comfortable position as you sit in your normal riding position. You should be able to reach and pull the clutch lever with minimal effort.
Hold the clutch lever in place and tighten the two 8-mm clamp bolts with your socket wrench. Take your C50 for a short test ride to confirm that the position of the clutch lever is comfortable.
