Clutch Question

[TeamRealtreeHD]

Anyone ever get a bad cable? I just got a new Motion Pro Cable, installed a FAST clutch with new springs, etc. I am out of adjustment.

 

I aligned the clutch arm arrow/tab with the machine mark/tab on the cases by tightening the pushrod screw on the pressure plate into the ball. The ball and pancake bearing are installed correctly and in the right direction. Still no luck. I have clutch, and have pull at this point. But the threaded cable adjuster is on it's last thread and wiggles. It's out of adjustment.

 

I am honestly thinking I got a bad cable... is this even possible? It's brand new.

[locogato11283]

i doubt its the cable. you probably need to go back and work with the pancake. dont worry about the arm lining up with the arrow. not all setups are the same. mine does not line up. here is what i would do.

 

1. adjust the clutch perch halfway between all the way loose and all the way tight.

2. adjust pancake to when you pull the clutch it will move the pressure plate out.

3. go ahead and reassemble your clutch setup.

4. start bike and allow to run.

5. check free play of clutch. you should be able to fit a nickel in between the lever and where it hits the perch.

6. pull in clutch and put bike into gear. if bike moves, take out some slack on the perch.

 

that should get you to where you need to be. you just need to remember that the arrow method does not always work.

[TeamRealtreeHD]

Tyler,

 

I played around more with it tonight.

 

I got tons of adjustment... however, the arm isn't anywhere close to being lined up with the case. The tabs aren't lined up. The clutch arm is way over towards the stator side now. It feels good, pulls good, etc.

 

I didn't run the bike yet. Don't plan on it until I get it all set up right.

 

But I am concerned it's not adjusted properly. It's not adjusting like my old clutch did.

 

This is, however, an entirely different clutch. I was running a Tusk kit before, with stock springs. Now I have a new cable, FAST clutch, light springs, etc. Everything is new.

[shakar]

i did a clutch on my banshee recently and was having the same prob as u. it felt like my clutch was not ingaging and wouldnt push in gear , so after i messed withn it forever and getting the same results i tried with it started and it worked great not sure if plates were sticking or what but its fine now, give it a shot wont hurt ,

[johnny boy]

x2 here.when i installed my fast clutch kit,i was told the arrows might not line up. Just put it a 1/8 in towards startor side.It works like a champ.

[J-Madd]

I have a brand new motion pro cable that is also too long. You have to shim it with washers at the clamp on the case. If you measure how far the cable sticks out of the housing, I bet it is significantly longer than oem.

[bansheesandrider]

I have heard ALOT of people complain that their new Motoin Pro cable is too long. There is not that much difference in price between a stocker and a Motion Pro and from the amount of headaches I have heard about I would strongly recomend spending a couple bucks more for a Yamaha cable.

[locogato11283]

Tyler,

 

I played around more with it tonight.

 

I got tons of adjustment... however, the arm isn't anywhere close to being lined up with the case. The tabs aren't lined up. The clutch arm is way over towards the stator side now. It feels good, pulls good, etc.

 

I didn't run the bike yet. Don't plan on it until I get it all set up right.

 

But I am concerned it's not adjusted properly. It's not adjusting like my old clutch did.

 

This is, however, an entirely different clutch. I was running a Tusk kit before, with stock springs. Now I have a new cable, FAST clutch, light springs, etc. Everything is new.

 

the only thing i can say is to check the length of the cable and see if theres an issue. if the cable is same length i wouldnt worry too much about it. my arrows have never lined up on any of the motors ive put together.

[TeamRealtreeHD]

Me and Matt are going to work on it some more come Friday. I'll let you know what happens.

[TeamRealtreeHD]

Update:

 

Bike is running better than ever. Started in 3 kicks, despite not being ran for 8-9 months and motor being out, wires being out, etc. for frame paint.

 

The clutch arm and arrow on case do not allign, but it pulls smooth and works great. Many others I talked to with similar setups say the same. I have tons of adjustment, etc.

 

Thanks to all for the input.