Can't get clutch pull to be easy

[ScreamingLiL2stroke]

I cant get the clutch pull on my gs650e to be easy like on the gs1000 i can pull it with 2 fingers on my gs650e it takes 4 fingers and its still hard,the cable was froze up but i lubed it and freed it up,im wondering if i have it back on correctly how is the lil arm that sits on top of the engine suppose to be postioned when the clutch isnt applied?

[renobruce]

It should be at 9 o'clock.
Is this a new problem, or has it always been hard to pull in?

[ScreamingLiL2stroke]

I never rode the bike i just got it a few weeks ago and have been working on it,according to the previous owner theres no problems with it.


when u say it should be at 9 oclock would that be if i was sitting on the bike looking down at it?

[renobruce]

It should be facing towards the rear of the bike, like in this pic:



If it is in the right position, it could be that there are heavy duty springs installed on the clutch basket. I have HD springs, and I need to use 4 fingers to pull it in.

[renobruce]

In looking at a schematic, yours might be just the opposite... facing forward? But either way, the arm should be roughly parallel with the bike.

[Steve]

Even though you say you just lubed the cable, it could be frayed internally, causing a bit of drag. For a few bucks, just replace the cable, and I am sure you will enjoy the results.


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[ScreamingLiL2stroke]

I have the arm back on correctly,the cable dosent seem to drag when ya pull it just seems a bit tough im gonna completly remove it from the bike and soak it then try it after that if its still really hard maybe ill get another cable.