Title: replacing clutch lever
Post by: chister on October 07, 2004, 03:10:52 PM
Post by: chister on October 07, 2004, 03:10:52 PM
Well it was bound to happen one day...forgot to remove the lock on the front wheel and starting off I laid it on the ground :x
No a big deal, a little scratched here an there :(
But the clutch lever broke. Anyone know how to change this? What are the necessary tools :dunno:
No a big deal, a little scratched here an there :(
But the clutch lever broke. Anyone know how to change this? What are the necessary tools :dunno:
Title: Re: replacing clutch lever
Post by: Kerry on October 07, 2004, 03:44:20 PM
Post by: Kerry on October 07, 2004, 03:44:20 PM
Quote from: chisterthe clutch lever broke. Anyone know how to change this? What are the necessary tools :dunno:Let's see:
- * An open-end wrench to supply some slack at the lower end of the clutch cable (10 mm, I
* Fingers, to provide additional slack at the lever end of the clutch cable:
* A large flathead screwdriver and a 10mm (I think) socket wrench to remove the pivot pin from the lever itself.
* A small-to-medium Phillips screwdriver to remove the clutch switch, so you don't BREAK it by yanking on the lever when you think it's stuck.
[/list:u]I don't know if you would consider it a tool, but some general purpose grease to smear on the contact surfaces is also a good idea.
Title: replacing clutch lever
Post by: scratch on October 07, 2004, 04:00:05 PM
Post by: scratch on October 07, 2004, 04:00:05 PM
Tools: Two 10mm wrenches (or one wrench, one socket and driver) and one 12mm wrench (socket wont do in this case).
1st loosen the clutch cable adjuster on top of the leftside crankcase, by loosening the locknut with the 12mm open end wrench (see, I told ya a socket wont work) and screwing down the adjuster all the way.
2nd: Remove the nut and bolt holding the lever.
3rd: loosen the lockring on the clutch cable adjuster at the handlebar and screw in that adjuster all the way in toward the lever, but match up the slots to remove the lever with the cable.
4th: swap levers
5: put things back, adjusting the crankcase mounted adjuster first to obtain the 4mm of slack between the forward edge of the lever and lever mount, and then adjust the cable adjuster at the handlebar to taste (where you want the friction zone, or where the clutch engages/disengages).
6. :)
1st loosen the clutch cable adjuster on top of the leftside crankcase, by loosening the locknut with the 12mm open end wrench (see, I told ya a socket wont work) and screwing down the adjuster all the way.
2nd: Remove the nut and bolt holding the lever.
3rd: loosen the lockring on the clutch cable adjuster at the handlebar and screw in that adjuster all the way in toward the lever, but match up the slots to remove the lever with the cable.
4th: swap levers
5: put things back, adjusting the crankcase mounted adjuster first to obtain the 4mm of slack between the forward edge of the lever and lever mount, and then adjust the cable adjuster at the handlebar to taste (where you want the friction zone, or where the clutch engages/disengages).
6. :)
Title: Re: replacing clutch lever
Post by: manofthefield on October 07, 2004, 05:03:25 PM
Post by: manofthefield on October 07, 2004, 05:03:25 PM
Quote from: Kerry* A small-to-medium Phillips screwdriver to remove the clutch switch, so you don't BREAK it by yanking on the lever when you think it's stuck.This one sounds familiar :roll: :smacks head: Oh well, live and learn
Title: replacing clutch lever
Post by: chister on October 07, 2004, 08:56:27 PM
Post by: chister on October 07, 2004, 08:56:27 PM
thanks for the help, fixed it in the workplace parking lot, and as always enjoyed the ride home 8)