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Message started by philjayny on 08/26/14 at 08:29:53

Title: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by philjayny on 08/26/14 at 08:29:53

Hey guys,

After my clutch cable frayed, I replaced it. I don't recall what the clutch throw and engagement behavior was like prior since I never payed attention to it until it needed it.

For now, I can feel very slight friction at around 1/3-1/2 throw. Once the clutch lever is released, the clutch is fully engaged and I haven't noticed any slipping. In other words, it works fine.

I was wondering how I could improve it though. No matter how much I tinker, I either bring the friction point earlier in the throw, but then the clutch lever flaps around for the last 1/4 of throw left.

I've looked around on the forum, and have found guides on how to adjust the cable at both ends, and based on those, have it the way it is now, which is fine, but not ideal.

Any thoughts / comments? I thought maybe I could very slightly reduce the length of the (OEM) cable and add one of those brass barrels.. but I'm not about to start chopping cable any time soon..

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by verslagen1 on 08/26/14 at 08:39:57

did you lube the cable?

and what caused your cable to fray?
if I were you, I'd be looking for that before it ate up my new one.

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by philjayny on 08/26/14 at 11:16:52

I haven't lubed the cable (yet). The cable frayed right at the lever end, so my guess is that it was simply an old cable that needed replacing. Clutch operates smoothly as far as I can tell. Anything else I can/should look out for?

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 08/26/14 at 13:49:32

Should have Some slack in the lever,before the cable comes
Tight.

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by philjayny on 08/26/14 at 14:21:24

584741465B5C6D5D6D55474B00320 wrote:

Should have Some slack in the lever,before the cable comes
Tight.

Ok. Sounds like I have it adjusted about right then. Sometimes I find forums make me worry more than I need to!

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by thumperclone on 08/26/14 at 16:25:29

3mm (.12in) at lever holder b4 engagement

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by philjayny on 08/26/14 at 18:05:03

1408150D100512030C0F0E05600 wrote:

3mm (.12in) at lever holder b4 engagement

Not sure what you mean?

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by thumperclone on 08/26/14 at 19:06:39

the gap from the right face of the clutch lever to the holder

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by thumperclone on 08/26/14 at 19:06:54

the gap from the right face of the clutch lever to the holder

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by philjayny on 08/26/14 at 19:36:13

Yeah that sounds about where I'm at. Thanks!

Title: Re: Clutch throw adjustment
Post by Serowbot on 08/26/14 at 22:22:56

Edge of a nickle, cable play before the lever starts to pull...

We are so fortunate to have a clutch with a smooth even release... ;)...