Noticed my Clutch Cable no longer has 1/8" slack in it. My question is; can I just adjust the Cable so that I have between 1/16" to 1/8" gap without adjusting the Clutch or do I need to adjust the Clutch as well?

 

Where did the slack go? Did some one else adjust it for you? I always used a dime (American currency) for the distance at the handle. A cheap go/no-go gauge. Just do the cable adjustment.

 

If the clutch is working fine adjusting the cable is all you need to do.

 

"Adjusting the clutch" regulates where your clutch engages in terms of the distance from your handle bar to the clutch lever.

The gap in the cable is regulated by the adjuster on the clutch cable.

Others correct me if I'm wrong, but if he has lost the slack in his cable, his clutch plates must have worn dramatically.

 

Cable can be adjusted separately. How long has it been since a full clutch adjustment was done?

 

Always adjust the cable and/or the clutch while the engine is cold. As long as the friction zone is where you want it, you can adjust only the cable.

 

Do you more or less slack? It would be strange to have less slack. If you have less you cable is binding someplace.

Good luck.

 

Thanks to all for the quick response)

I've had the bike since new. 09 UCEG. 66,000 kM (41,000 Miles) As far as I know it's never been adjusted. I don't notice any slippage from the clutch just the gap is a lot less than 1/16".

 

I believe a full clutch adjustment is in order. It doesn't seem right to have so little play in the lever.
I have 65K+ on my 06' and haven't felt the need to adjust anything as of yet. Their is a tad bit of extra play in the cable, but the clutch has been right on the four years I've had the bike. I've put on 53K+ of those miles. It believe it will still bark a tire.
My $0.02


aka Bob

 

JMO, if it was me, I'd do a full adjustment...especially @ 41K w/prior adjustments probably completed @ routine service interval(s). This way all is fresh...