09-22-2021, 05:22 AM
(09-22-2021, 03:30 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: Your clutch and brakes are both hydraulic, there is no adjustment, similar to a cable. You say the clutch is slipping with the lever pulled to the bars? (no comment) What kind of engine noise are you hearing? Do you have the proper free play at the lever? If not, it's possible the master cylinder has a blockage that is preventing the clutch from fully engaging and causing it to slip (when the lever is not pulled to the bars).
And, another question: Is the threaded rod attached to the shift pedal anything more than a fine-adjustment for the lever position itself?
Yes.
The adjustable lever has five possible positions. Numbered 1-5. Position #1 moves the lever closest to the handlebar (the shortest possible reach for my hand) but there isn't that much difference among the five choices. However, due to rapidly increasing osteoarthritis in my left hand, I need any advantage available. In position #1, when I have squeezed the clutch lever all the way to my handlebar, the engine "noise" is a noticeable small surge that cycles about once per second. With zero throttle input. The bike will move ahead slowly in first gear without the brakes being applied. If I move the adjustable lever from #1 to #2 the problem disappears, but it is very uncomfortable for my hand. So my hypothesis is: In position #1, the clutch isn't completely disengaged because of the shorter travel distance. That goes away with the "longer pulls" of #2 through #5. "IF" there were an adjustment in the clutch itself then my problem would be solved.