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Title: Clutch cable adjustment - How much is too much?
Post by: gratinox on July 02, 2013, 06:03:58 AM
Hi,

Been adjusting my clutch cable. Everything feels fantastic. Wheel spins slightly with the clutch pulled in but immediately stops when I touch my foot to it. No drag, no slip. I'm just worried that I've made the cable too tight in the center - I'm attaching a picture. Is this normal? I feel like everyone else makes the middle case adjustment screw a lot shorter (further in) to the case.

Thanks!

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Title: Re: Clutch cable adjustment - How much is too much?
Post by: Soloratov on July 02, 2013, 07:03:36 AM
As long as the adjuster isn't going to pull out you are fine. Keep in mind clutch adjustment is dependent on so many things they can add up to quite a few threads on the screw. Cable length, cable stretch, lever play, clutch wear...they all add up to a thread or two on the screw, but just keep an eye on it. Mine is adjusted pretty far out as well, and I am thinking it's going to be time for a new cable here in a season or two. Clutch itself seems fine, and thats the key, and long as it engages nicely through all the gears you're good.
Title: Re: Clutch cable adjustment - How much is too much?
Post by: fetor56 on July 02, 2013, 04:12:46 PM
As long as u have a little free play at the lever(approx 4mm) you'll be fine.



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Title: Re: Clutch cable adjustment - How much is too much?
Post by: gratinox on July 02, 2013, 04:47:25 PM
Alright, just making sure there wasn't an obvious "hey, that's not right!" point for the clutch adjustment. Thanks!!