Stiff Clutch

[okbeast]

I was told that the bike has Dirt Digger clutches in it when I bought it but I haven't been in to look at it. The clutch is awfully hard to pull in (not impossible but after a few hours of riding my left arm and wrist are worn out). Is there anyway I can "loosen" it up? I've heard that Dirt Digger's springs are stiff and that less stiff springs would fix the problem, but is there anyway I can adjust it in the cable or where it connects down by the crankcase? Also, can I adjust the spot where the clutch lets out (right now it is way out, right before the clutch handle is all the way out). Thanks!

[odaen]

How new is your clutch cable? You'd be very surprised how much better the clutch pull is with a new cable.

 

Otherwise, you can alternate the HD springs rather than run all 6. That should be good for motors up around 75HP or so unless you do alot of trail riding where you are abusing your clutch. In that case, you will just need to tough it out.

 

I've heard that some of the clutch levers/perches are easier on the pull as well. Maybe someone will chime in on here about them with a brand and price.

[okbeast]

I couldn't tell you how old the cable is. I mainly do leisure riding/some trails/dunes/dragging. I dont know if I'll ever have 75HP either, lol. When you say alternate do you mean 3 HD and 3 stock springs?

[23champ]

go to your local dealership an buy a cable luber... they are only like $10. Lube every cable on the bike with it. You will be surprise how much diff it makes. Makes the controls feel like new again.

 

 

oh, and yes he means 3HD and 3 stock...every other one.

Edited September 12, 2006 by 23champ

[wesw]

you can get a easy pull clutch lever it helps a shit load.

 

rmatv sells them.

 

 

the 3 stock springs 3 stiff ones are better than 6 stiff ones but the lever helps a bunch.