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Super hard clutch lever!

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Did the new cable move freely - I mean with no effort whatsoever (like a weak mouse that has been in hospital for a month could move it)? If it did move easily and you routed it the right way (check the manual - it'll show you where it goes) then the problem is in your clutch.
 
is the clutch cable an after market part? they are junk compared to a suzuki part
 
Through all of this have you followed the factory adjustment procedure for the cable and engagement mechanism?
Yeah, it's routed the way the factory manual says to.

Did this "hard pull" just start when you swapped the clutch cable?

So, it was easier before?

How much you tighten the clutch springs has no effect on how hard the clutch pull is.

Any new springs installed?
It happened when I switched clutch cables. It was much easier before with my old cable.

Did the new cable move freely - I mean with no effort whatsoever (like a weak mouse that has been in hospital for a month could move it)? If it did move easily and you routed it the right way (check the manual - it'll show you where it goes) then the problem is in your clutch.
The new cable moves freely and easily.

is the clutch cable an after market part? they are junk compared to a suzuki part
I do not know. This clutch cable was in a box of parts when I got this bike. But it's brand new as far as I can tell.
 
Maybe someone snuck in your garage at night, and replaced your Suzuki clutch with one from a Harley!:eek:
 
Yeah, it's routed the way the factory manual says to.

I asked about adjustment, not routing. Screwing in the lever adjustment, then loosening the lock nut, and backing out the screw and then in until it's just stiff then out a 1/4 turn I believe. Yay? Nay?
 
What's wrong with the old one?
It looked very old, possibly from the factory. I thought it was good to replace the old ones BEFORE they snap.

I asked about adjustment, not routing. Screwing in the lever adjustment, then loosening the lock nut, and backing out the screw and then in until it's just stiff then out a 1/4 turn I believe. Yay? Nay?
Oh adjustment.... I tried adjusting it but didn't follow the factory manual. I'll try.
 
It looked very old, possibly from the factory. I thought it was good to replace the old ones BEFORE they snap.
As a last resort, put the old one back on and see if it does the same thing? Kinda suck because then have to take back off to put the new one back on, but could eliminate the cable as the cause for the hard lever if it doesn't get easier.
 
How is the pivot point on the lever?
Reason I ask is I was able to replace my clutch lever today, the original one was egg shaped in the pivot hole, used some proper cable lube and waahlahh: like butter now, although it is taking some getting used to.
 
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