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Message started by justin_o_guy2 on 11/23/15 at 13:09:18

Title: Just to be clear
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/23/15 at 13:09:18

I'm familiar with standard transmissions and toe play and wear of the clutch disk causing toe play to go awAy. And, I've seen inside the clutch cover and understand that the throw out has limited travel before it hits the stop. SO, as the clutch wears it needs shorter rods in order to allow the clutch pack to fully close on itself? Have I FINALLY got it?

Title: Re: Just to be clear
Post by Dave on 11/23/15 at 13:29:01

As the clutch wears and the plates get thinner....it is common to have to adjust the cable and maintain a bit of slack.

The problem in the Savage is that the little block that pushes the clutch has very little adjustment range, and you can run out of adjustment long before you run out of clutch plate friction material. So what happens is you end up adjusting the cable slack - but at some point the plates just don't get full spring tension as the rod is holding the spring pressure off the plates a bit....and you need to take the rod out and shorten it a bit - or buy one of the Suzuki replacements that is made shorter (they come in two shorter lengths).

The way to check if the rod needs to be shortened is to look at the chrome lever down on the right side of the engine. As the clutch wears the lever will move farther down, and when the lever is at the lower tick mark....it is time to shorten the rod. (The lever position is checked when the clutch is at "rest" like you are riding....not with the clutched lever pulled to the hand grip).

This one is within specs, and after several cable adjustments the lever will be down at the lower mark......and it is time for a shorter rod.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/Medium_rod.JPG

Title: Re: Just to be clear
Post by Tocsik on 11/23/15 at 15:11:09

So, is the eyeball gauge looking at the lower aspect of the chrome clutch arm or the top? Or is that hoping for too much precision?

Title: Re: Just to be clear
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 11/23/15 at 15:12:24

And the trumpets blare!!!

I finally get it!

Title: Re: Just to be clear
Post by Srotag on 11/23/15 at 18:54:17

The rubber band is missing on mine.... is that OEM or aftermarket ??

:) :) :)

Title: Re: Just to be clear
Post by Kris01 on 11/23/15 at 19:41:14

Ha! I didn't catch that! ;D

Title: Re: Just to be clear
Post by Steve H on 11/23/15 at 20:11:50

You got it, JOG! :)

I noticed that the rubber band is missing on mine too. Is that going to cause any big problems I should be worried about?

Title: Re: Just to be clear
Post by Dave on 11/24/15 at 03:08:05

For an "upgrade"....you can use a rubber band that matches the color or your tank and fenders! ;)

Oldfeller put the rubber band on to take out the slack when he took the picture.....otherwise the lever would just fall to the lowest position.