Clutch adjuster screw
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08-02-2009, 08:15 PM
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Clutch adjuster screw
How do you know when you your adjuster screw has taken up all the slack it needs to? I screwed mine in to where I thought it was lightly touching the rod. Apparently it's too tight now because my clutch cable is completely tight when I adjusted the cable to be completely relaxed. Please help!
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08-02-2009, 08:19 PM
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I adjust mine with the cover off so I can see the clutch basket. Turn it in till it just gets a little resistance, then I back it off between 1/8-1/4 turn. Then I adjust the cable.
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08-02-2009, 08:48 PM
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Manual says to move it in until lightly seated, then back it back 1/2 to 1 turn. I set mine at 3/4.
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08-02-2009, 09:17 PM
+1 on that. Then adjust your slack with the adjuster by the front down tube, about 1/16" of slack cold. It will loosen up more when it gets hot.
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08-02-2009, 09:40 PM
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It's the lightly seated part that gets me. Who defines lightly? I guess what I consider light wasn't. Thanks for the help, I think I've got it adjusted now. Now if only for those damn stripped derby cover bolts...I end up stripping them every time. Sounds like I may be a bit heavy handed all the way around.
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08-02-2009, 10:48 PM
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It's the lightly seated part that gets me. Who defines lightly? I guess what I consider light wasn't. Thanks for the help, I think I've got it adjusted now. Now if only for those damn stripped derby cover bolts...I end up stripping them every time. Sounds like I may be a bit heavy handed all the way around.
Two things - trash can the Torx and get some stainless Allen heads, and use a torque wrench since you're an admitted tool abuser.
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08-03-2009, 05:27 AM
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Agreed on the torque wrench. I have a beam style one but every time I pull it out for something, it's too big to get into the tiny space I'm needed it for. Any suggestions on a smaller click-style wrench?
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08-03-2009, 05:47 AM
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Yeah, it's the heads. I had already bought some stainless to replace the torx that had stripped the last time I put my cover back on. Funny thing is, I must have used a half cup of loctite the last time I installed. The torx stripped as I was taking them OUT.
Agreed on the torque wrench. I have a beam style one but every time I pull it out for something, it's too big to get into the tiny space I'm needed it for. Any suggestions on a smaller click-style wrench?
Agreed on the torque wrench. I have a beam style one but every time I pull it out for something, it's too big to get into the tiny space I'm needed it for. Any suggestions on a smaller click-style wrench?
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08-03-2009, 10:29 AM
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The screws on the derby get tightened to 84-108 inch lbs.. If you are using loctite,use the blue stuff it's designed for fasteners that are to be removed regularly. DO NOT USE THE RED STUFF! Also just a drop if you have the liquid or a couple of threads worth if you are using the tube. Loosen the clutch cable until the clutch handle goes back to the grip then adjust the clutch pack. Tighten clutch cable till you have 1/16-1/8 inch play.
