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Adjusting the clutch (clutch lever) - Olyrider - 03-31-2015
I have arthritic hands. Not bad, but I don't like to "reach " to the lever when it is farthest away. I think that is when the adjuster is set to "1".
However, as I try different clicker positions I am having trouble getting the clutch to engage. First I notice the difficulty in finding Neutral. Then I notice the lever has to be squeezed to the handlebars to engage completely.
Can the clutch play be adjusted so I can actually "use" the different clicker positions?
How hard is it to do at home?
RE: Adjusting the clutch (clutch lever) - kDiqq_imp - 03-31-2015
Since it is hydraulic, you can't adjust the engagement point. You can only change the angle of the lever with the dial adjuster. As the clutch wears some, it will get more obedient. I run mine on '3' and don't have issues. If you're still having problems getting the clutch to disengage, you can shim your rod between the master cylinder and handle. I'd be super careful though. Use a small piece of electrical tape in the cup of the the handle. Keep working your way up until you get the disengagement you like. I've never done this before, but my buddy did this on his CBR1000 with good results.
Adjusting the clutch (clutch lever) - Elipten_imp - 03-31-2015
Make sure no air in system, if it is soft.
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RE: Adjusting the clutch (clutch lever) - fiscy_imp - 03-31-2015
(03-31-2015, 05:01 AM)kDiqq_imp Wrote: Since it is hydraulic, you can't adjust the engagement point. You can only change the angle of the lever with the dial adjuster. As the clutch wears some, it will get more obedient. I run mine on '3' and don't have issues. If you're still having problems getting the clutch to disengage, you can shim your rod between the master cylinder and handle. I'd be super careful though. Use a small piece of electrical tape in the cup of the the handle. Keep working your way up until you get the disengagement you like. I've never done this before, but my buddy did this on his CBR1000 with good results.
You better make sure you have some freeplay between the master cylinder and the "shim" otherwise when it returns to the rest position and the lever bottoms out you may still have partial disengagement