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Message started by savagerider87 on 02/20/13 at 12:09:16

Title: 87 savage stiff clutch lever
Post by savagerider87 on 02/20/13 at 12:09:16

Im new to the savage as this is my first motorcycle.... I have a question about the clutch. When I pull the clutch lever in, it feels really stiff as compared to my 1989 suzuki LTZ 250R atv that I had in high school in which the lever pressure was much less compared to the savage. The 250s clutch lever I could pull with two fingers, and on the savage i have to squeeze the lever with all four fingers and with a great deal of effort. A friend and I inspected the clutch and it was replaced by the previous owner, and i was wondering if the normal lever pressure is supposed to be stiff or should it be like the 250?? .. Also, the bike has been in storage for about 5 years prior to me buying it.. Could this have anything to do with the stiff clutch?? Any info is appreciated greatly

Title: Re: 87 savage stiff clutch lever
Post by verslagen1 on 02/20/13 at 12:24:37

try oiling the cable

Title: Re: 87 savage stiff clutch lever
Post by savagerider87 on 02/20/13 at 12:39:58

475443425D5056545F00310 wrote:

try oiling the cable

thanks i will do that

Title: Re: 87 savage stiff clutch lever
Post by perajani on 02/20/13 at 14:06:02

release the cable and try to move the clutch lever manually. It should move quiet easy. If not check that lever can move freely, if not - then we should open it up and check if assembly,is correct. Dont worry, even this is farely simply operation.

Title: Re: 87 savage stiff clutch lever
Post by savagerider87 on 02/21/13 at 11:19:35

thank you both for your input. It is greatly appreciated, just wanna give you guys an update on the situation.... i lubed the cable and everything seems to be as it should. Now just gotta warm up to about 75 degrees and melt all this snow!! Come on spring!! Thanks again!!! :)