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Old May 17, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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Well, I did a handle bar install about a month ago and I thought my clutch lever tension was good until I tried my buddies clutch lever, I squeezed the lever and it felt real easy going in, I tried mine and dam it take more or it feels like its alittle harder. Anybody know what could be the problem or anybody encounter this after a bar install?
 
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Old May 17, 2014 | 01:54 PM
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check the adjustment, check the route of the cable, make sure it's not binding.

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Old May 17, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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Did you replace the cable with a longer one? Maybe that's the way it works. If not, like was mentioned, check for tight bends. You don't want that. Good luck.
 
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Does your buddy have an easy pull clutch installed?
 
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Yes adjustment is good, and yes I did replace with a longer cable and no my buddy doesn't have a easy pull
 
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