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Clutch adjustment, or beyond limits?

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I looked up other clutch issues and didn't see anything like what I seem to be having. The motor seems normal at speed, no clutch engagement while its not supposed to be (not yet anyways).

I have replaced my clutch cable within the last 2-3 months. What I am getting, and seems to have started very recently, is a "lumpy" clutch. Instead of a smooth crecendo affect I get - little clutch, little clutch, little clutch, little clutch, CLUTCH DUMP. This can be a hassle in traffic, especially uphill lines. I have tried to adjust the cable at the case and the lever and the best I get is the same thing at different pull degrees.

I am I just WAY off in adjustment or is this a clutch replacement issue?

Thanks!
 
Something that may help,,I noted on a gs once,that to longer bolt was put into a clutch cover ,inbeding into the clutch basket.
you havent replaced bolts lately?

mark
 
Nope. I got the bike earlier this year, and the only items related to the clutch that I have touched is the cable.
 
was the cable new or used ?? Did you have the problem before you replaced the cable?? sounds like you got a bad cable
 
SqDancerLynn1 said:
was the cable new or used ?? Did you have the problem before you replaced the cable?? sounds like you got a bad cable
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same questions also, are you caying that you ease out on the lever, and the clutch is hanging, then finally suddenly disengages?
 
I am curious as to how the cable could cause this. My 400 has the same problem where it is very difficult to feather the clutch and keep below 10km/h. I suspect I've done this to myself by frequently dumping the clutch while revving the engine and as a result my clutch cable needs to be adjusted frequently. When it comes to my 1100, I can roll around at 2km/h no problem.

Steve
 
I just remembered that I've was running 10w30 in my bike up until a week ago due to cold temperatures. This may be having an effect on the bike but running 10w40 did the same thing to me but I can't recall if it was as bad.
 
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