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Title: Clutch lever not springing back as far as it used to
Post by: wickedmonkey on 07 September 2016, 04:52:58 pm
Hi all,

My clutch cable has started to not return as eagerly as it used to. I'm presuming it needs lubricating but not sure how. Anyone done this before?

David
Title: Re: Clutch lever not springing back as far as it used to
Post by: Noj on 07 September 2016, 05:05:37 pm
This happened to me and a few days later the clutch cable broke :'( . It was after 50,000 miles mainly city riding so can't complain.

Title: Re: Clutch lever not springing back as far as it used to
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 07 September 2016, 05:33:30 pm
Check the adjustment too.
Title: Re: Clutch lever not springing back as far as it used to
Post by: wickedmonkey on 07 September 2016, 05:41:30 pm
It is adjusted to the end of the lever screw thread. Not sure how easy it is to adjust at the other end. Is it easy enough to do?
Title: Re: Clutch lever not springing back as far as it used to
Post by: unfazed on 07 September 2016, 08:40:22 pm
Easy enough to do, but before you do ensure the hole in the clutch lever is not elongated from use, because if it is your wasting your time until you replace it.

Screw in the cable adjuster full at the lever end.

Remove the rubber bung on the sprocket cover
Loosen the lock nut with a deep spanner ( it will loosen with a crack and frighten the crap out of you)
Turn the lock nut anti clockwise a full turn
Hold you fingers lightly on the clutch lever
Turn the centre screw clockwise with a good fitting flat screwdriver
You will feel the lever moving out
Keep turning the screw until the lever is about 5 to 6mm from the lever housing.
Tighten the locknut.
Replace the rubber bung

Take the final adjustments at the cable adjuster

Read this post also http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,10124.msg105622.html#msg105622 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,10124.msg105622.html#msg105622)
Title: Re: Clutch lever not springing back as far as it used to
Post by: darrsi on 08 September 2016, 06:37:39 am
Quote from: wickedmonkey on 07 September 2016, 05:41:30 pm
It is adjusted to the end of the lever screw thread. Not sure how easy it is to adjust at the other end. Is it easy enough to do?


I'm baffled how you haven't already adjusted it before now?
Title: Re: Clutch lever not springing back as far as it used to
Post by: wickedmonkey on 08 September 2016, 03:01:37 pm
Quote from: darrsi on 08 September 2016, 06:37:39 am
Quote from: wickedmonkey on 07 September 2016, 05:41:30 pm
It is adjusted to the end of the lever screw thread. Not sure how easy it is to adjust at the other end. Is it easy enough to do?


I'm baffled how you haven't already adjusted it before now?

I use it as little as possible...
Title: Re: Clutch lever not springing back as far as it used to
Post by: wickedmonkey on 08 September 2016, 04:41:14 pm
Quote from: unfazed on 07 September 2016, 08:40:22 pm
Easy enough to do, but before you do ensure the hole in the clutch lever is not elongated from use, because if it is your wasting your time until you replace it.

Screw in the cable adjuster full at the lever end.

Remove the rubber bung on the sprocket cover
Loosen the lock nut with a deep spanner ( it will loosen with a crack and frighten the crap out of you)
Turn the lock nut anti clockwise a full turn
Hold you fingers lightly on the clutch lever
Turn the centre screw clockwise with a good fitting flat screwdriver
You will feel the lever moving out
Keep turning the screw until the lever is about 5 to 6mm from the lever housing.
Tighten the locknut.
Replace the rubber bung

Take the final adjustments at the cable adjuster

Read this post also [url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,10124.msg105622.html#msg105622[/url] ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,10124.msg105622.html#msg105622[/url])


Done. Worked like a charm!

Thanks for the help.