Clutch cable ran out of adjustment? What gives?
#51
08-04-2018, 12:55 PM
Adjusting the rod at the clutch pack affects where in the lever pull the clutch engages or disengages. Clutch cables have two adjustments (one about halfway down the cable from the handle bars. The other at the lever) Major slack uptake is adjusted by the adjustor midway on the cable. Fine tune with the adjuster at the lever.
#54
04-26-2021, 08:54 PM
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Before you replace the cable or add a spacer, try this;
"Loosen cable adjuster til the lever is about half way to the grip. Turn the adjuster screw in til it makes contact, keep turning while working the lever, the lever will move out away from the grip. If it moves all the way, loosen the cable adjuster some more, repeat the process. When the lever doesn't move away from the grip anymore while tightening the adjuster screw, the ***** are bottomed out in their ramps. Now you can make sure that the adjuster screw is barely touching the rod, and make sure you have some free play in the lever. Now, back out 1/2 to 1 turn, and adjust the cable."
It's a modified version of the way the manual says to do it, worked great on mine.
"Loosen cable adjuster til the lever is about half way to the grip. Turn the adjuster screw in til it makes contact, keep turning while working the lever, the lever will move out away from the grip. If it moves all the way, loosen the cable adjuster some more, repeat the process. When the lever doesn't move away from the grip anymore while tightening the adjuster screw, the ***** are bottomed out in their ramps. Now you can make sure that the adjuster screw is barely touching the rod, and make sure you have some free play in the lever. Now, back out 1/2 to 1 turn, and adjust the cable."
It's a modified version of the way the manual says to do it, worked great on mine.
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03-17-2022, 03:05 PM
#58
06-14-2022, 07:54 AM
3 years ago I went from OEM to Barnett on my FXDX. First thing I noticed is that it was much thinner then original. Didn't look as reliable, but the repairshop promised me it'll be allright. Now it's starting to break already (approx 10000 / 15000 miles) and I just ordered an original one. Hope it'll survive until delivery time.
Would you really recommend Barnett over OEM? Why?
Last edited by Dagobert; 06-14-2022 at 07:56 AM. Reason: (forgot to mention what model bike)
#59
05-06-2023, 09:46 AM
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Before you replace the cable or add a spacer, try this;
"Loosen cable adjuster til the lever is about half way to the grip. Turn the adjuster screw in til it makes contact, keep turning while working the lever, the lever will move out away from the grip. If it moves all the way, loosen the cable adjuster some more, repeat the process. When the lever doesn't move away from the grip anymore while tightening the adjuster screw, the ***** are bottomed out in their ramps. Now you can make sure that the adjuster screw is barely touching the rod, and make sure you have some free play in the lever. Now, back out 1/2 to 1 turn, and adjust the cable.".
"Loosen cable adjuster til the lever is about half way to the grip. Turn the adjuster screw in til it makes contact, keep turning while working the lever, the lever will move out away from the grip. If it moves all the way, loosen the cable adjuster some more, repeat the process. When the lever doesn't move away from the grip anymore while tightening the adjuster screw, the ***** are bottomed out in their ramps. Now you can make sure that the adjuster screw is barely touching the rod, and make sure you have some free play in the lever. Now, back out 1/2 to 1 turn, and adjust the cable.".
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