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Clutch adjust with cable replacement??

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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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I stopped by my local dealer to pick up some odds and ends. Got a gasket for my clutch release cover. I'm installing new cables and bars. The parts guy said I would need the seal for the clutch inspection cover. Because I would have to adjust clutch, after the cable replacement. This is my first time changing cables, but shouldn't I just need to adjust the cable??
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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The parts guy is incorrect. If all you are doing is swapping cables, then the clutch itself does not necessarily need adjusting. If you have lots of miles on your bike, then it could not hurt, but for now I would say no clutch adjustment is needed.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 08:44 PM
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Cool. I couldn't see any reason to adjust clutch. Only 650 miles on it anyway.
 
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Clutch cable adjustment? Yes! Clutch adjustment? Prob not
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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Like he said, clutch cable adjustment yes! not clutch. Have 3000 miles and when i swapped cables i just needed to turn adjustment screw a couple turns.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Cable adjustment only...

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Old Feb 15, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Thats the stealership for ya. they want to see you stuff you don't need. did he tell you to bring it in for a proper cable adjustment?
 
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