Clutch Adjustment Procedures
Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:35 am
I've not read of a specific distance to shoot for on the /2. But this would be different for at least each "family" of bikes, like the /3s, and possibly even within the families.
Instead, I try to set the clutch arm so that it's just at the perpendicular relative to the clutch pushrod when the clutch becomes disengaged. I use the bolt in the arm to make this setting. This gives the maximum leverage against the clutch spring and the lightest feel.
Then I adjust the cable at the handlebar to get a 1/4" or so of free play between the lever and the perch. You need some free play or the clutch will always be slightly loaded, wearing it out sooner and making it hot and grabby.
Instead, I try to set the clutch arm so that it's just at the perpendicular relative to the clutch pushrod when the clutch becomes disengaged. I use the bolt in the arm to make this setting. This gives the maximum leverage against the clutch spring and the lightest feel.
Then I adjust the cable at the handlebar to get a 1/4" or so of free play between the lever and the perch. You need some free play or the clutch will always be slightly loaded, wearing it out sooner and making it hot and grabby.