Clutch Adjustment Too Far out!!!
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From: Seattle
Make sure you collapse the cable adjuster, and lock it. i have been using less than a half of turn. with a short allen wrench just tighten it enough so the wrench doesn't fall back under its own weight. Then back it out. I use a clock face as a reference, so I use 8 or 7 as a starting point. tighten the nut up, unlock the cable adjuster, I always manually collapse the cable and let it spring free and then lock it, throw a couple of bolts in the cover and test it. like my clutch to engage about half way, just a personal preference.
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I would keep the bike as upright as possible. You can stick a 2x4 under the kickstand it will be fairly close if you don't have a jack. Forks have to be straight as well. Make sure the cable is seated in the clutch handle before releasing the tension adjuster. i usually give the lite tug to make sure it has all the free play out before locking it. Use a clock face for reference 12 being your allen wrench at the spot of resistance, 6 being half a turn. Try 7, if you want a bit more try 7:30. i wouldn't go tighter than 8. This is the best way I can describe the way I do it.
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