Clutch Adjustment Question
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Cruiser
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Clutch Adjustment Question
Trying to perform the clutch adjustment,I could not loosen the locknut.The clutch spins.Anybody got any advice?Do I need a special,offset, box end type wrench,so I can hold it from spinning with a key in the adjuster rod?Or should I put it in gear so the clutch wont turn?
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Clutch Adjustment
I went out and bought an offset wrench to fit the nut and I already had a set of T allen wrenches. The wrench made the whole process easier. I tried using a regular combination wrench and it was a PITA. If you have an old box end wrench, a torch, and a vise, you could make the off set yourself.
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You can weld an 11/16 or 9/16 nut onto a 11/16 deep socket. This works good, and allows you to keep the Allen in the adjustment screw while you tighten it.
I have used a crooked necked Box Wrench (not the proper name - Offset Wrench), and gave it a quick rap with the ball of my hand, and the nut broke loose. I have never adjusted the clutch in gear. Cannot comment on that.
T-Allens work best in this application for sure.
I have used a crooked necked Box Wrench (not the proper name - Offset Wrench), and gave it a quick rap with the ball of my hand, and the nut broke loose. I have never adjusted the clutch in gear. Cannot comment on that.
T-Allens work best in this application for sure.
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Put the bike in gear (I think I used 2nd) and either have someone step on the rear brake or drop the rear wheel onto the ground and still have someone step on the brake. If you look in the manual it will tell you, but I don't think the torque on that jam nut is much, maybe 45 ft lbs. Good luck.
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Thanx for the vidio. looks pretty straight forward. How often are you doing this? I don't want to wait for the clutch to slip.
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The video was good,but I found a "Dog Bone Wrench" by Craftsman that works.It has 4 sockets on each end that spin on a fork type mount on each end.The hex key can be inserted thru it.Got it on sale for $19.