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Kev95GS Ex Member	Clutch cable adjustment 05/26/06 at 21:30:26 Is there an optimum amount of freeplay at the lever and the amount of adjustment at the bottom? Thanks, Kevin I think I'll post some pix of it. No front end no rear tire, tank...
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Re: Clutch cable adjustment
Reply #1 - 05/26/06 at 23:57:10

For the engine and for the clutch doesn't matter where do You adjust the free play. What matters is that You have 2-3 mm free play at the cable /may be about 10mm-3/8"/ at the end of the lever.
My sugestion is to screy the adjuster at the lever almost all the way IN and after that to adjust the free play from the bottom adjuster. This way You will have a lot of adjustment at the lever wich is easier to do on the go.

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Digger Serious Thumper 2005 No Login Offline Ya gotta be tough to ride singles! Posts: 1604 Colorado Springs, CO Gender:	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #2 - 01/03/07 at 20:12:49 For the record: After your adjustment, be sure and check the freeplay when the handlebars are full left, then full right. You should still have some freeplay left when the handlebars are full lock.
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Phelonius Ex Member	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #3 - 01/04/07 at 10:38:35 Use a nickle as a feeler gauge in the gap opened as you squeeze the clutch lever. The throwout contact should just be touching with a nickle inserted. If you don't have a nickle, you can't afford the gas for the ride to the end of your driveway. Phelonius
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Savage_Greg Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Don't go around your ass to reach your elbow... Posts: 7844 SW Washington State Gender:	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #4 - 01/04/07 at 11:58:22 Can I use a debit card?
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Re: Clutch cable adjustment
Reply #5 - 01/04/07 at 22:44:17

I have a lot of trouble with my clutch. When I shift to 3 4 or 5, I just squeeze the clutch all the way and it shifts fine. but, when I shift to 1 or 2, if I squeeze it all the way, when I try to shift, something hits a spinning gear and it won't shift. I have to squeeze it just right, about a third of the way when I shift to get it to shift/engage right. Anybody else have this problem? I've tried turning the adjuster at the lever almost all the way in, which makes 1 and 2 fine, but then I have some trouble shifting out of 3. Anyone have a solution?

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SavageDude Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Posts: 561 OC_California Gender:	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #6 - 01/04/07 at 22:49:20 It takes practice to learn when to shift down You can adjust all you want, going from 2 to 1 is tricky. Does it sound like something grinding when you try to go to 1? It took me a few months to know the sweet spot to shift down.
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PerrydaSavage Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Riding "The Rock"! Posts: 3522 Republic of Newfoundland Gender:	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #7 - 01/05/07 at 01:04:30 I keep the my clutch cable adjusted so there is a 3mm gap at the lever with the bars straight ahead (as per my MOM and Clymer) ... no problems, just right amt of freeplay ...
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Phelonius Ex Member	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #8 - 01/06/07 at 13:04:19 Savage_Greg wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01: Can I use a debit card? Yes, but you have to fold it over double thickness. Phelonius
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phasender

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Re: Clutch cable adjustment
Reply #9 - 01/06/07 at 14:08:31

Actually not that difficult to shift to 1. It's the 1 to 2 and the 3 to 2 shifts that are hard. it's kind of like a grinding sound, but it sound/feels more like i'm trying to stick a piece of metal into a spinning gear that doesn't want to take it. I never had this problem with my honda cm400t. Is this a thing that happens with all savages, or is mine just "special"? Wink

SavageDude wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01:

It takes practice to learn when to shift down Undecided

You can adjust all you want, going from 2 to 1 is tricky. Does it sound like something grinding when you try to go to 1? It took me a few months to know the sweet spot to shift down.

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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #10 - 01/06/07 at 16:58:44 I find it more reliable when shifting to place my foot on the shifter appling a little down or up pressure then squeeze the clutch. It seems to pop right in at half squeezed.
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SavageDude Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline Posts: 561 OC_California Gender:	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #11 - 01/06/07 at 17:54:28 phasender wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01: Is this a thing that happens with all savages, or is mine just "special"? Yes, your bike is special then. It needs special lubrication then
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phasender Ex Member	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #12 - 01/07/07 at 18:52:45 I just changed the oil to... 10w40, I think, the standard weight/nonsynthetic. Is there anything more I should do? Verslagen, that's not a bad idea, I'll have to try it. SavageDude wrote on 12/31/69 at 16:00:01: Yes, your bike is special then. It needs special lubrication then
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justin_o_guy Ex Member	Re: Clutch cable adjustment Reply #13 - 01/08/07 at 00:46:26 The rpm difference between 1st & 2nd is greater than the split in the other gears. When ya goose it to match RPM downshifting, goose it a bit harder on the 2nd to 1st d/shift & wait till you are going slower.
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