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when I start my bike with clutch in andin first gear it lurches forward a little. I've noticed too that 30 percent of the time there is a second click when letting out the clutch going through gears. Is this only needing adjustment on the clutch cable?
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From: Austell, GA
RE: starting bike
All good points about not starting in gear, but your clutch still needs some adjustment.
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From: Nomad
RE: starting bike
Yeah. Adjust the clutch cable.
All the other practices--all good habits to develop; I've learned them, too--but none will correct your clutch cable, which is what the problem is.
All the other practices--all good habits to develop; I've learned them, too--but none will correct your clutch cable, which is what the problem is.
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RE: starting bike
Always start the bike with it in neutral and clutch out.Sounds to me like the clutch is not releasing all the way.You want a 1/16" freeplay, cable housing to lever ,at handle bar