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Papey
05-11-2015, 07:57 PM
Hi,

When I installed clip-ons, I used the clutch lever when it was just hanging loose, then when I put it on the bike it was completely slack.

I thought I'd have a crack at adjusting it and took some photos. Keen to see if I've done this right? I'm still at the stage where any time I touch anything on the bike I envisage it blowing up :bowl:

1. At lever, wind in clutch lever adjustment closest to lever as possible
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2. Prop up tank, at cable end near front sprocket cover, loosen locking nut and loosen clutch cable (turn so bolt winds into hole)
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3. Manual said to undo clutch adjustment cover - which I did but had NFI how to a. hold the 12mm nut and b. loosen the 10mm locking nut through that tiny hole!?
So instead, I just removed the whole clutch cover. Loosen the screw 2-3 turns, then slowly tighten until resistance is felt. Then loosen 1 turn (this didn't leave much of the screw out.. only enough to just have the nut on when tightened). Tighten the locking nut
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4. Return to the cable adjustment nearest the front sprocket. Adjust the cable to give 10-15mm approx cable play/slack, adjusting by loosening the bolt from the thread to reduce slack. (Please let me know if this is too loose)
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5. Return to cable adjustment at leaver. Fine tune by turning the wheel to get 10-15mm cable play.
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Done. This is what my cable play looks like. Does this seem right?
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Thanks for any guidance - I'm guessing this is probably pretty routine but it did my head in!

Marshy
06-11-2015, 08:46 AM
Looks good. Just check the clutch cover is mounted back on correctly (it's easy to mis-align the clutch actuator).


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