I just got my bike this week, and I am new to bikes. I was riding around and noticed this screw was sticking way out and it was unscrewing a little more every couple of times I pulled the clutch in. What is it? I stopped and screwed it back in as much as I could with a key, then went home and tightened it down all the way. Is this a common thing to happen, and what is this screw for. I assume it has to do w/ the clutch lever.

Here is a pic of what I am talking about.

 

it is the pivot for the clutch lever.

 

it should be snug, not tight. to allow for pivoting. welcome to the sport and to the forum

 

Is it common for those to work their way out?

 

It isn't uncommon - that part gets a lot of vibration

 

Blue loc-tite will fix it. DONT USE THE RED sht, just incase you ever decide to replace it.

 

Thanks for the replies/advice. I was wondering if I should lube it. I didnt know if maybe there is too much friction in there between the lever and the pivot screw and thats why the lever was working it out.