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replaced clutch cable , now cant get it adjusted

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Old 06-17-2011, 11:37 AM
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hi there , i just replaced my clutch cable , and now the clutch wont release , i did everything by the book , ive tried adjusting it several times , and the clutch just wont open , when i put bike in gear it takes off , pull the clutch lever and nothing , its dangerous , im out of ideas , except take it too the shop. any help would be appreciated
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 12:04 PM
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Check the ball and ramp to make sure nothing is cocked or binding.
 
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Sure you got the right cable?
 
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Old 06-17-2011, 12:39 PM
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got it , my bad , i was turning the adjuster screw the wrong way
total brain fart . but its fixed
 
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here's a pretty good vid on how to do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=invnrw3nj3U
 
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Belive me,,this video age is Great.

If I had had info like that back in the Flathead Mustang,TR 550. Norton 750 days there would have been a Lot less tools whacked against the wall. Plus more riding/beer drinking.

JonMon www.deckmastersllc.com
 
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