Clutch adjustment ?
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Clutch adjustment ?
Hey guys I have a 89 FXR, when I put bike in 1st gear and pull on the clutch I can still feel the bike wants to creep forward.
I can put my feet down and this prevents the bike from moving. So with that being said is this normal or should I adjust the clutch so there is no movement at all when I have the clutch depressed?
I don't have any slipage from going gear to gear.
I can put my feet down and this prevents the bike from moving. So with that being said is this normal or should I adjust the clutch so there is no movement at all when I have the clutch depressed?
I don't have any slipage from going gear to gear.
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Has it been sitting long, and what kind of oil is in the primary?
Shouldn't drag if it's up to specs, though you may feel a little drag first time out of neutral on a cold start. And that type of clutch usually engages with the lever almost all the way out.
The cable adjustment does the same thing as the center screw (on the clutch hub) as far as adjusting the free play. That screw is a 9/16 sae thread and I've seen a couple break over the years.
Also, something nobody ever talks about until it's too late - there's an 18.00 bearing between the clutch basket and hub. If it's going bad, that'll make it all drag but not cause any trouble when the clutch is engaged. They seldom fail and generally get very noisey when they do. If you end up removing your clutch discs you need to check it.
Shouldn't drag if it's up to specs, though you may feel a little drag first time out of neutral on a cold start. And that type of clutch usually engages with the lever almost all the way out.
The cable adjustment does the same thing as the center screw (on the clutch hub) as far as adjusting the free play. That screw is a 9/16 sae thread and I've seen a couple break over the years.
Also, something nobody ever talks about until it's too late - there's an 18.00 bearing between the clutch basket and hub. If it's going bad, that'll make it all drag but not cause any trouble when the clutch is engaged. They seldom fail and generally get very noisey when they do. If you end up removing your clutch discs you need to check it.
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Hasn't been sitting long at all. I ride it several times a week.
I did follow the manual to adjust the clutch, I was just asking about a little drag. If I engage the clutch it works fine. I just have a very slight grab when the clutch handle is all of the in and only in 1st gear.
I will have another go at the adjustment.
Thanks
I did follow the manual to adjust the clutch, I was just asking about a little drag. If I engage the clutch it works fine. I just have a very slight grab when the clutch handle is all of the in and only in 1st gear.
I will have another go at the adjustment.
Thanks
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If all you have is a very slight creep which can be easily controlled by a brake or your foot, your ok. Now, if you want to stop it entirely you should just readjust your clutch. Personally, I set mine like you have yours and there is no problem. When I say a slight creep I mean when you put it in gear it kind of jumps a little. Now if it moves forward three or four inches you need to readjust.
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