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philjayny

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Clutch throw adjustment
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..

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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 throw adjustment Reply #1 - 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.
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philjayny YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 40 New York City Gender:	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #2 - 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?
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #3 - 08/26/14 at 13:49:32 Should have Some slack in the lever,before the cable comes Tight.
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philjayny YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 40 New York City Gender:	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #4 - 08/26/14 at 14:21:24 justin_o_guy2 wrote on 08/26/14 at 13:49:32: 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!
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6038 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #5 - 08/26/14 at 16:25:29 3mm (.12in) at lever holder b4 engagement
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philjayny YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 40 New York City Gender:	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #6 - 08/26/14 at 18:05:03 thumperclone wrote on 08/26/14 at 16:25:29: 3mm (.12in) at lever holder b4 engagement Not sure what you mean?
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6038 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #7 - 08/26/14 at 19:06:39 the gap from the right face of the clutch lever to the holder
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thumperclone Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline PGR rider riding with respect Posts: 6038 Grand Junction Colorado Gender:	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #8 - 08/26/14 at 19:06:54 the gap from the right face of the clutch lever to the holder
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philjayny YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 40 New York City Gender:	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #9 - 08/26/14 at 19:36:13 Yeah that sounds about where I'm at. Thanks!
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28625 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Clutch throw adjustment Reply #10 - 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... ...
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