Clutch free-play (What the...)

askew · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Mar 2004 Karma :

I've recently read somewhere that having your clutch lever to tight into the perch can seriously cause some damage (something about not having a clutch for very long if it is). I was just wondering if anyone knows how much of a gap there should be between the clutch lever and the perch. It's one of those niggly little things that you always think is becoming a problem even if it's not?! If that makes any sense at all lol Confused

Thanks everyone!
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Yeah, if the clutch cable is too tight it can have the same effect as if you are holding the clutch lever in a mid-way position. Slipping the clutch all the time effectively meaning that it never engages. There should be 2mm of freeplay at the end of the clutch lever to stop this.

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askew · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hooray! Thanks MarJay. *askew gets tinkering in the garage*
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