Clutch adjustment wierdness.
#21
07-28-2019, 11:39 AM
I adjust the clutch the old way.
Loosen jam nut on adjuster.
Loosen the cable at least halfway.
Thread adjuster screw in until it touches, then crank it 2 more turns.
Adjust cable so there is no slack, not under any tension, just no slack.
Back adjuster off until it unseats, then turn it in until it just touches, then back it out 1/2-3/4 turn, lock the jam nut.
Adjust the cable.
Loosen jam nut on adjuster.
Loosen the cable at least halfway.
Thread adjuster screw in until it touches, then crank it 2 more turns.
Adjust cable so there is no slack, not under any tension, just no slack.
Back adjuster off until it unseats, then turn it in until it just touches, then back it out 1/2-3/4 turn, lock the jam nut.
Adjust the cable.
I'll take it for a spin an see.
Thank you.
#22
07-28-2019, 12:42 PM
Hey, not for nothing but I don't know him from Adam and he drew first blood.
#23
07-28-2019, 02:58 PM
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#24
07-28-2019, 04:32 PM
#25
07-28-2019, 04:48 PM
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Well this is not..
"Turn it in until the allen wrench can just stop under its own weight,"
That is not enough pressure / tension. It might work if you manage to make sure that the cable is pushed all the way into the right side cover but still it does guaranty that the ***** have been seated in the slots. Heck a rough cut thread / burr on the center plate can keep allen wrench from falling under it's own weight.
It's funny but the first thing I thought about after reading your method was the book, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
Life lesson here. Don't got to work for anyone that thinks that's a good book.
#26
07-28-2019, 05:21 PM
Well this is not..
"Turn it in until the allen wrench can just stop under its own weight,"
That is not enough pressure / tension. It might work if you manage to make sure that the cable is pushed all the way into the right side cover but still it does guaranty that the ***** have been seated in the slots. Heck a rough cut thread / burr on the center plate can keep allen wrench from falling under it's own weight.
It's funny but the first thing I thought about after reading your method was the book, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
Life lesson here. Don't got to work for anyone that thinks that's a good book.
"Turn it in until the allen wrench can just stop under its own weight,"
That is not enough pressure / tension. It might work if you manage to make sure that the cable is pushed all the way into the right side cover but still it does guaranty that the ***** have been seated in the slots. Heck a rough cut thread / burr on the center plate can keep allen wrench from falling under it's own weight.
It's funny but the first thing I thought about after reading your method was the book, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
Life lesson here. Don't got to work for anyone that thinks that's a good book.
But you keep patting yourself on the back if that's what you need to satisfy your ego.
#27
07-29-2019, 04:21 AM
I adjust the clutch the old way.
Loosen jam nut on adjuster.
Loosen the cable at least halfway.
Thread adjuster screw in until it touches, then crank it 2 more turns.
Adjust cable so there is no slack, not under any tension, just no slack.
Back adjuster off until it unseats, then turn it in until it just touches, then back it out 1/2-3/4 turn, lock the jam nut.
Adjust the cable.
Loosen jam nut on adjuster.
Loosen the cable at least halfway.
Thread adjuster screw in until it touches, then crank it 2 more turns.
Adjust cable so there is no slack, not under any tension, just no slack.
Back adjuster off until it unseats, then turn it in until it just touches, then back it out 1/2-3/4 turn, lock the jam nut.
Adjust the cable.
I will put a copy of this method in my service manual.
Thanks again.
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