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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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I've done the search and read all there is to read. I have the service manual and still have no definative answer. Can I adust the play out of my clutch lever WITHOUT adjusting the lower? In the manual you have to do this that and the other but all I want to do is get the play out of the lever. I am having no clutching problems, I'd just like to have my clutch snap back like it used to before the cold set in. Any help? Thanks!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Default RE: Clutch lever adjust

U CAN SIMPLY ADJUST THE "IN LINE" ADJUSTER (UNDER THE RUBBER SLEEVE)
MIDWAY DOWN THE CABLE TO GET UR LEVER RIGHT

VERY EZ TO DO
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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You probably need to lubricate your cable. Your manual should have a procedure for that. There should be a little play in the lever.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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Thanks guys, that's what I needed to know.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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ORIGINAL: sharkeydude

I've done the search and read all there is to read. I have the service manual and still have no definative answer. Can I adust the play out of my clutch lever WITHOUT adjusting the lower? In the manual you have to do this that and the other but all I want to do is get the play out of the lever. I am having no clutching problems, I'd just like to have my clutch snap back like it used to before the cold set in. Any help? Thanks!
Take a look at this video

www.expertvillage.com/video/18212_motorcycle-clutch-two.htm

Peter
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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if you dont do the internal then you are only doing half of the adjustment.....Learn the internal adjustment...sooner or later just adjusting the cable will get you in trouble.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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I just adjusted my cluch for the first time this past weekend. It is so easy I will check anytime I am in there.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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those videos are great!...now i can see why HD wants so much for routine service [:'(]
 
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thats a really nice video.
 
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