Ok yes I have a shop manual, I went by the manual on how to adjust the clutch, it said to tighten the screw all the way in and back out 1/2 to full turn. I did a 1/2 turn,the bike seems difterent. My question is if it is over done what will happen? maybe I should back the screw out a half a turn more. I dont want to hurt the clutch.

 

If its two tight the clutch won't engage and you won't be able to move the bike by holding the clutch in while in gear.

you may also need to adjust the clutch wire.

heres how I do it.

1. release tension on the clutch wire so its pretty loose.
2. adjust the clutch screw to manual specs.
3. tighten the wire back up checking for clutch release by pulling the handle until you get it where you want it.


I also found that the clutch pads on mine got stuck together.
they break free after a little riding.

this caused me not to be able to move my bike with clutch engaged while in gear, until I rode a little bit.

hope that helps.

 

got to loosen the cable all the way first, then pop loose the jam nut and then tighten and lock it in, adjust the cable to get your free play right and your golden

 

Right, and it should be done at room temperature. Basically all you're doing with the clutch adjustment is making sure when you pull the clutch lever back it is fully disengaging the clutch, and that when you release the lever the clutch is fully engaged and not slipping. The very slight free play in the clutch cable tension (1/16 to 1/8) makes certain it's fully engaged when released. The adjustment at the clutch in the primary case is to compensate for any wear that might have taken place.

 

Here is how I do mine.

The exact words were copied off another site.

 

sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words
http://www.ehow.com/video_2330184_ad...utch-pack.html

 

Moosh, Thanks for posting that link. Now I won't be intimidated when I get ready to adjust my clutch. Seems really easy and straight forward.

 

You'll feel it when it hits. There is quite a bit of force on the hex screw when it gets tight. This one isn't difficult at all. Remember to remove all the tension from the cable before you do the adjustment.

 

My service manual calls for tightening the adjustment screw till lightly seated, then back out 1/2 to 1 turn. Maybe I'm reading your post wrong about tightening the screw all the way in.

 

I did not screw the screw out then screw it in till i felt resistence. I screwded it in then backed it up a half a turn. the bike takes off fine it just seems when your going down the road and you twist the throttle it dont pop like it did.