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Since I got my newest Speedy a few months ago, I have noticed something that bothers me. When releasing the clutch lever to accelerate from a dead stop, there is no clutch engagement until the last (approx.) 10% of lever movement. Is this normal for the Speedys?
I test drove a Thunderbird today, and the difference between the two bikes (clutch-lever-wise) is night and day. The clutch on the T-Bird engages within the first 5% of clutch-lever movement. This is totally opposite of what happens with the Speedy.
I believe my Speedy has clutch issues, and this could be an indicator.
What say you? When you are releasing the clutch lever on your bike (from a dead stop), at what point in the lever travel does your clutch actually start engaging?
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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I keep mine where the pull is most of the lever. I took my bike to Donelson once for a valve check and they adjusted the clutch to how you described. I didn't know, and I wasn't ready for it and almost dumped my bike in the parking lot
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Roadworthy,
Are you saying you have to let out the clutch lever almost all the way before the clutch begins engaging?
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it engages almost immediately, Donelson set it up like yours sounds and I hated it and changed it back
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Fe Butt
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Fe Butt
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I have about 1/8" free play when I pull mine and then it starts putting pressure on the throwout.
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Check Pants
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Quote:
I have about 1/8" free play when I pull mine and then it starts putting pressure on the throwout.
Sounds correct to me. That's how I adjust them.
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Saddle Sore
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If you have too little freeplay it's too easy to "dump the clutch" and the bike goes dead on ya. Too much and it's draggy starting. I like it a smidge more than an 1/8 th. It's easier to feather the clutch in the friction zone and you can keep it upright in tight turns like that.
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Stickman Yogi
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It's all about adjustment (unless your clutch is hooped of course).
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Crisis Averted!!! My lever had NO freeplay. The clutch was always slightly disengaged. After a quick adjustment, the slippage is gone. Life is good.
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