stock clutch

[jcbanshee]

My clutch catches extremely late. When the clutch is almost fully out the clutch finally catches. Im pretty sure the clutch is stock. Its adjusted at the perch properly. Does this mean it might be close to the end of my clutch life? Also may need it be adjusted somewhere? Thanks

[gemini]

is it adjusted properly on the clutch arm under the carbs?

[dajogejr]

My clutch catches extremely late. When the clutch is almost fully out the clutch finally catches. Im pretty sure the clutch is stock. Its adjusted at the perch properly. Does this mean it might be close to the end of my clutch life? Also may need it be adjusted somewhere? Thanks

 

Take it apart and measure how thick the steels and fibers are. The specs for replacement /wear limits are in a clymers.

 

When you put it back together, follow the clymers how to adjust the shift rod/arm alignment to spec.

[jcbanshee]

thanks for the help. I have a feeling i might have to replace it in the near future.

[Lepew]

There is a internal clutch pushrod adjuster located on the face of the clutch pressure plate. Look at the clutch arm where the cable attaches, it has a arrow on the end. When you push the clutch arm towards the right side of the bike with your finger you take the freeplay out of the pushrod. The arrow on the end of the clutch lever should line up with a arrow on the case. If it does not you need to pull the clutch cover and adjust the push rod adjuster screw. Do a search on here for photos and more info.

[MILO]

There is a internal clutch pushrod adjuster located on the face of the clutch pressure plate. Look at the clutch arm where the cable attaches, it has a arrow on the end. When you push the clutch arm towards the right side of the bike with your finger you take the freeplay out of the pushrod. The arrow on the end of the clutch lever should line up with a arrow on the case. If it does not you need to pull the clutch cover and adjust the push rod adjuster screw. Do a search on here for photos and more info.

just make sure that you have the cable loosened at the perch first, make the adjustment to the push lever assembly, and then readjust it at the perch. if that doesn't do the trick you're in for a new clutch kit. tusk kits are only about $35 from RMATV and seem to be a pretty good clutch if you need one. while you have it apart doing the adjustment, try to pull out the rod and ball from behind the adjustment screw and inspect for wear or signs of over heating. they tend to get welded together and cause clutch failure. i've even seen the push lever wear out where the rod contacts it causing major slippage issues, but you need to pull the whole assembly out to inspect that.