Question for the clutch guys. I replaced the clutch cable with an HD Diamondback cable that is 4" longer to fit the new bars. I followed the service manual for the clutch adjustment. I added slack to the cable. Pulled the derby cover, loosened the jam nut and seated the screw lightly. Backed it out 3/4 of a turn. tightened the jam nut 102 in lb.. That seems awful light though. Is that right? Then I took up the slack with the cable adjustment. I pulled on the cable ferrule by the controls and have about 1/16" slack. The parts guy told me the new cable was lubed so I did not lube it. I also installed a new tranny side cover. I'm fairly certain I got the balls and ramps together just fine. After the snap ring was in place I had a little slop between the ramp plate and the snap ring for movement.
Question: My clutch lever feels awful heavy. I just got back from the dealer after returning some parts and while there I grabbed on to a couple used bike clutch levers to compare. They are like butter. Could cable lube be the issue? I started the bike and it shifts into first and let the clutch out and I feel it grab ahold and want to go. It does not come away from the grip much before grabbing, about 3/8" tops. I have no sharp bends in the cable. It is routed in the same manner as the original cable. I do not remember my clutch feeling this heavy.
Question: My clutch lever feels awful heavy. I just got back from the dealer after returning some parts and while there I grabbed on to a couple used bike clutch levers to compare. They are like butter. Could cable lube be the issue? I started the bike and it shifts into first and let the clutch out and I feel it grab ahold and want to go. It does not come away from the grip much before grabbing, about 3/8" tops. I have no sharp bends in the cable. It is routed in the same manner as the original cable. I do not remember my clutch feeling this heavy.
