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Old 07-07-2009, 10:00 AM
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I use a spray can lubricant called "6-in1 oil". Just spray it down the cable end and it cleans and lubricates at the same time.
 
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Originally Posted by Mike5959
How do you adjust the clutch lever to return closer to the perch? Mine hangs up about 1/4" away from the perch and I always push it back with my fingers. I checked my manual but I couldn't find a clear way to adjust clutch frmo the downtubes.
Halfway down the cable between the front fender and engine is an adjuster with a pleated rubber cover. Slide the cover back, loosen the lock nut, and you can adjust your cable tighter or looser as needed. Spec is 1/16-1/8" of gap when the clutch lever is at rest. Put a light coating of grease on the metal parts of the adjuster and the boot will slide easier in the future. Don't forget to tighten the lock-nut when finished.

It is advisable to first make sure your clutch is adjusted at the primary first, however. Remove the Derby cover and you'll see an Allen screw dead-center of the clutch basket with a lock-nut around it. Loosen the lock-nut while holding the Allen screw, then turn the screw in by hand or very lightly with the Allen wrench 'til it stops, then back off 1/2-turn (CCW). Hold the Allen screw in that position while tightening the lock nut firmly without over-tightening. Spec is 72-120 in. lbs., but since torquing is difficult on this nut because a socket won't fit while holding the screw, I just tighten firmly with a box-end wrench being careful not to over-tighten. If you want to torque the nut I think you'd have to use a crow foot.
 

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