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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RIPSAW
Did not mean to if you read that. Just started there. Terms may not be correct for order. Shorten (loosen) cable so it loose at lever stop with two nuts under the boot on the cable. Adjust 3/4 under derby cover. Then lengthen cable like I describe to minimum in post.
Thanks...I will have to give it another try, I did exactly as the video...trying to get it closer to grip for more control, have arthritis in my hands and alot of slow moving traffic doesnt help at all.... appreciate the help
 
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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the instructions say to tighten the screw until it lightly touches then tighten the nut. I have discovered that you can get a false bottom out feel. now I will turn the screw until it lightly touches bottom, then I will squeeze the clutch handle a few times. this has at times allowed the screw to be tightened further. never kept track mind you, but 1/4 turn more in at the start affects the end result. when I hear some say they followed the steps in the manual and had to go back in, or it slipped etc. it makes me wonder if they felt a false bottom too.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Canuck
the instructions say to tighten the screw until it lightly touches then tighten the nut. I have discovered that you can get a false bottom out feel. now I will turn the screw until it lightly touches bottom, then I will squeeze the clutch handle a few times. this has at times allowed the screw to be tightened further. never kept track mind you, but 1/4 turn more in at the start affects the end result. when I hear some say they followed the steps in the manual and had to go back in, or it slipped etc. it makes me wonder if they felt a false bottom too.
The one step they fail to show in the video (squeezing clutch a few times) made all the difference.............Thanks
 
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