5 steps forward, one (big) step back
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5 steps forward, one (big) step back
Ok.. I am what seems like an inch from finishing up my winter mods. Switched out my chrome console for a black one from a FXDB (found GREAT info on moding up the console to fit my bike here), relocated to the forks and replaced my front signals, changed grips, and replaced the stock levers with trigger levers....and there seems to be that last inch.
To change the levers - I had to disconnect the clutch cable - and getting the tension off required completely loosening the clutch cable. I thought I had it adjusted correctly, grabs at the right place etc...Only one problem: on road testing - can't shift past 2nd gear. Closer inspection reveals that the lever doesn't "return" after up shift. So when I try to shift up again, it's got nowhere to go. If I try to gently push the lever back down, it of course goes into neutral.
One last thing, though I doubt it's related. I dropped the bike on the left side in a very low speed spill. Rear tire found some sand in a turn on me.
ARRRRRRGGGGG......
What could I be doing wrong?
USMAMule
To change the levers - I had to disconnect the clutch cable - and getting the tension off required completely loosening the clutch cable. I thought I had it adjusted correctly, grabs at the right place etc...Only one problem: on road testing - can't shift past 2nd gear. Closer inspection reveals that the lever doesn't "return" after up shift. So when I try to shift up again, it's got nowhere to go. If I try to gently push the lever back down, it of course goes into neutral.
One last thing, though I doubt it's related. I dropped the bike on the left side in a very low speed spill. Rear tire found some sand in a turn on me.
ARRRRRRGGGGG......
What could I be doing wrong?
USMAMule
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Or it's not adjusted far enough out. You want a definitive answer post some pics of the hand control where the cableeets, and the cable routing. Also I just thought of this but your cable could be snapped
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Thanks fellas!
Thanks a LOT fells. Unfortunately it will be a little bit before I can check into your suggestions, as I am leaving for ten days today for Lithuania w/ my SO who's from there. I like the sound if binding, well I don't "like" it, but it makes more sense than a broken cable. Cables seem like things that either work or don't, not just for two gears.
God I hope it's not the ball and ramp. I will check out your suggestions when I return.
In the mean time ride safe and thanks again for all your helpful hints and comments.
USMAMule
God I hope it's not the ball and ramp. I will check out your suggestions when I return.
In the mean time ride safe and thanks again for all your helpful hints and comments.
USMAMule
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Did you adjust the clutch basket behind the derby cover after you loosened tension on the cable? Or have you only loosed and tightened tension on the cable by the down tubes?
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USMAMule
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Yes you have to adjust the clutch behind the derby cover when ever you relieve tension on the cable with the cable adjustment nuts. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong here but I bet that's your problem.
This video how to adjust clutch pack (behind derby cover).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl92wwLiNwE
This video shows how to adjust clutch cable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiC5d...feature=relmfu
This video how to adjust clutch pack (behind derby cover).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl92wwLiNwE
This video shows how to adjust clutch cable.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiC5d...feature=relmfu
Last edited by trip20; Mar 10, 2011 at 08:44 AM.