clutch lever
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clutch lever
there is alot of play in my clutch lever it developed a little a while ago which i figured was probably normal on a new bike i adjusted it and it stayed fine then i let someone ride it and then it started getting that play in it again, does the play in the clutch lever mean the clutch is wearing?
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RE: clutch lever
wow you let someone ride your baby? I never let anyone ride mine. As for your clutch, I don't have alot of advice for you, but I have had my bike for over 2 years now and have never had to adjust mine. I have 8800 miles on it and got it at 3800 miles. Do you ride hard and shift hard? Maybe its time for a new clutch or just a simple re-adjusting.
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RE: clutch lever
it was my dad that rode it and he rode bikes for years and he tought me everything i know about cars and bikes so i dont think he wore the clutch and he is the only person i will let ride my bike or drive my car lol but yea i thought it was weird that there was play in the lever and i dont ride it hard
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RE: clutch lever
no problem at all mine gets loose all the time there is this screw ontop that comes loose all the time i have to tighten...Also check the screw coming out of the lever its just the cable loosening up...
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RE: clutch lever
Its normal dont worry, just make sure there is some free play at lever---if your clutch is worn it will either slip or the biting point will be close to end of the lever travel--ive had to adjust mine regularly--check that the knurled lock ring is not loose because viration will cause it to de-adjust--happy riding m8
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I had the same thoughts cross my mind regarding the play in the clutch lever. Checked my shop manual which stated 10-20mm travel is nominal (06 F4I). 
Seemes like a lot of travel to me, for at least what I'm used to. Perhaps it's a larger buffer for their choice of cable routing??? Although I am enjoying the closer friction zone, especially instop and gotraffic.
Seemes like a lot of travel to me, for at least what I'm used to. Perhaps it's a larger buffer for their choice of cable routing??? Although I am enjoying the closer friction zone, especially instop and gotraffic.
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RE: clutch lever
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I had the same thoughts cross my mind regarding the play in the clutch lever. Checked my shop manual which stated 10-20mm travel is nominal (06 F4I). Seemes like a lot of travel to me, for at least what I'm used to. Perhaps it's a larger buffer for their choice of cable routing??? Although I am enjoying the closer friction zone, especially instop and gotraffic.
I had the same thoughts cross my mind regarding the play in the clutch lever. Checked my shop manual which stated 10-20mm travel is nominal (06 F4I).
Seemes like a lot of travel to me, for at least what I'm used to. Perhaps it's a larger buffer for their choice of cable routing??? Although I am enjoying the closer friction zone, especially instop and gotraffic.
