 Scotch Bonnet Scooby Slapper

Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Karma :     
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 Posted: 16:59 - 15 Apr 2008 Post subject: Is my clutch shafted? |
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My clutch cable snapped a couple of weeks agon and after finally getting the right replacement, There's no 'right' adjustment I can find.
Where I've got it now, gearchanges feel quite bitey and and notchy, as If it's not fully disengaging, and at the same time it slips accelerating onto dual carriageways.
I'm adjusting it by the nuts down at the clutch end, is there anything I should be doing to the lever to give it more travel - or do I actually need to be getting into the clutch itself.
2004 CG, just coming up on 30,000 miles.
Cheers for any help or advice. I'm looking to sell it up soon so medium-term bodges acceptable  ____________________ Hmmmm..... is it supposed to do that?
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 Pete. Super Spammer

Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :     
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 Posted: 19:19 - 15 Apr 2008 Post subject: |
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Does the new CG still have the 'screw & locknut' adjuster for the clutch pushrod on the side-casing? If so you should adjust this before using the cable adjusters to set the free-play.
Without knowing the manufacturer's reccomended settings, I would remove the cable then loosen the locknut and centre screw, then wind-in the screw until you feel it contact the pushrod, then back it off about 3/4 of a turn. Now lock-off the locknut.
P.S. beware that on some bikes the adjuster must be turned 'backwards' (as if you are un-doing it) to wind it in. ____________________ a.k.a 'Geri'
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 rob_250rsa Two Stroke Sniffer
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