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Naw, he means the clutch release finger that's on the end of the clutch arm on the right side of the transmission. They tend to break. I'm on my 3rd and #4 is in my tour pack. #2 was aftermarket and I insisted on an OEM one for #3, which has been holding up just fine. It's an easy fix. You don't even lose any oil if you're careful about it. Maybe put the tires on a low board, then kickstand down and the proper oil level is below the bottom of the cover.
Ah, learn something every day. Thanks Hess
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Good advice peoples. Thanks. Just got sdone putting in a new regulator,I put the vice grips in the tool kit, and cleaned the main ground. Man - there was serious grunge on that ground. Never cleaned that spot specifically before so it had 25 years of build-up. Probaby stopped accepting any more about 15 years ago, though. I'll pick a battery cable sometime soon.
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looking today for the clutch release fingers. do you need to take the clutch cable loose at the trans to see it? how is it attached? I got a long trip comming up and I would like to know what i would be dealing with, if it should break. thanks
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The finger we are talking about is on bikes up through 1986. In 1987, they changed the clutch release mechanism and I think the finger was replaced with something else. For bikes up through 1986, the finger is inside the right trans cover where the clutch arm goes straight down and attaches on the end of the arm. It is sort of, err, finger shaped with a hole in the middle. Guess where it breaks? Anyway, if you have a bike up through 86, pick up a spare at the dealer, and I recommend OEM only on that part. It's only about 2" long, small enough to fit anywhere. I put #4 in my tour pack 20 years ago.
I also have a theory that a clutch that is set up too tight will cause them to break.
I also have a theory that a clutch that is set up too tight will cause them to break.
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From: Trabuco Canyon, California
The finger we are talking about is on bikes up through 1986. In 1987, they changed the clutch release mechanism and I think the finger was replaced with something else. For bikes up through 1986, the finger is inside the right trans cover where the clutch arm goes straight down and attaches on the end of the arm. It is sort of, err, finger shaped with a hole in the middle. Guess where it breaks? Anyway, if you have a bike up through 86, pick up a spare at the dealer, and I recommend OEM only on that part. It's only about 2" long, small enough to fit anywhere. I put #4 in my tour pack 20 years ago.
I also have a theory that a clutch that is set up too tight will cause them to break.
I also have a theory that a clutch that is set up too tight will cause them to break.
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From: Trabuco Canyon, California
FYI, the part is called "release lever" in the parts breakdown, p/n 37084-79
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Personally, I'd be more concerned about the company your keeping, if they ain't willing to help.... 
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I may have misspoken if I cam across as critical of my buds. They are actually being very accomodating; adjusting rides based on the unreliability of my scoot.
[/quote]I may have misspoken if I cam across as critical of my buds. They are actually being very accomodating; adjusting rides based on the unreliability of my scoot.
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