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Old Mar 10, 2019 | 10:53 AM
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I installed a new Barnett diaphragm spring, and new clutch line last fall before I stored her. Lever is STIFF as a wedding night D--k! Any suggestions?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2019 | 11:50 AM
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What spring did you install??? Is it more stiff than when ya put it away?? Lubricated the Cable?
 
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Originally Posted by sB43
I installed a new Barnett diaphragm spring, and new clutch line last fall before I stored her. Lever is STIFF as a wedding night D--k! Any suggestions?
That is the source of your stiffness.
Go back to an OEM diaphragm spring and you will be fine.
If you really like the Barnett you can buy a ball and ramp set up that has shallower ramps that help a bit.
 
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Check for dry or bent cable first.
 
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Do some hand exercises.
 
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Do some hand exercises.
If he rides his bike he will get all the hand exercises he needs just operating the clutch.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 08:50 PM
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If nothing is binding,etc....I've had great luck using this: http://clutchlite.de/en_product.html
 
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My 86 had the same problem, asTHC said go back to the stock spring. Oh, and I like your first description,lol.
 
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If no problem when put away,lube cable and re-adjust.Is your clutch measurement correct within .010
 
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The last time I replaced my cable, the pull went from awful back to easy.
 
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