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Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

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Easy Clutch Adjustment Method
Published by glider (Community Liaison)
Published date: 06-22-2007
Here is an almost fool proof method for clutch adjustment. It takes the guesswork out of the "feel" for the adjuster.
Once you have opened up the derby cover and are ready to proceed...

1)Collapse the adjuster on the cable sleeve all the way.

2)Pull the lever against the bar and hold it there with light force.

3) After breaking the clutch lock nut loose,turn the pushrod adjuster bolt in with the allen wrench while holding the lever against the bar lightly until it starts to force the lever away for some distance. (Do this more than once to get the feel). While keeping light pressure on the lever back the adjuster bolt out just until the lever touches the bar again and then another little bit, about 1/2 turn , then tighten the lock nut in this position while holding the adjuster in place so it doesn't move. Easiest done with a "T" handle allen wrench.

4)Adjust the cable free play at the lever for 1/16"-1/8" free play and lock the lock nut on the adjuster. Slide the protective cover back over the adjuster.

You should be good to go .

Always adjust the clutch on a cold bike for best results.

It's better to adjust the clutch so that it starts to grab at least an inch or more from the bar for complete disc separation, which translates into better/quieter shifting.
Using this method, you can "feel" where the lever is going to grab with a little practice.
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Old 06-04-2008, 10:07 PM     #2 (permalink)
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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

Will this adjustment allow the clutch to have furmer grab?
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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

It will not be much different than doing it by the book if everything in the clutch is working properly.
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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

Also I forgot to ask, Do you think it would to mutch strain on my bike pulling a small trailer. It is made for motorcycles.
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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

Lots of people pull trailers, does it put more strain on the bike, sure it does, it's like carrying an extra person besides the passenger if you are riding two up.

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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

Excellent technique Glider. My scoot has never shifted better using the method you describe!
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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

Glad it worked for you. It takes the possible "error" factor of the adjustment and lowers it considerably.
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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

Glider, my 69 iron head surges and will kick back into 3rd gear on the fly, is this clutch problems and can this adjustment fix that. Thanks for any input. Semper Fi!!
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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

Surging is usually a fuel or intake leak problem. I doubt this will do anything for your problem. You may have shifter fork problems.
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Re: Easy Clutch Adjustment Method

What and where is the pushrod adjuster bolt? any pictures of the process?

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