Gen 2 clutch lever actuation force

[FZ1obp]

Need some views/advice please:
My Gen 2 has done 48,000 miles commuting and the clutch cable was quite stretched, so bought what was described as a super slippery one from Wemoto. Eventually changed the cable after being a bit ditzy (think I was tired – see earlier post) and although the new cable was a lot smoother out of the bike compared to the new one the actuation on the lever is still reasonably stiff compared to say my mates ’04 R1.

Cable route seems ok etc as per the old one that came out.

Any ideas or solutions please – I tend to ride using 2 fingers for each lever and also slip the clutch as I’m also used to riding 2 strokes off road (ok these have hydraulic clutches)...
A bit lower force would be good to have and my finger joints might last a bit longer!

[slappy]

I find the clutch on my FZ1s quite easy to operate and I am a two finger man ( ! ) as well.
Try disconnecting the cable at both ends and then pull it forward and backward, if it is still stiff then the cable is not routed correctly.
Also take the clutch lever off and clean up the pivot pin and pivot pin hole and put a light smear of grease on them.

[FZ1obp]

Thanks Slappy - I'll check as you suggest; did think I'd got the routing ok
The new cable was super smooth out of the bike so think that you are probably right!

Cheers and have a good weekend.