How do you adjust the clutch release point?
Hold a ruler parallel to the clutch cable and measure the travel of the operating lever. Measure the distance between the clutch operating lever and a point of reference such as the edge of the clutch housing . To adjust, loosen the locknut and screw the adjuster nut as appropriate.
How do you adjust a mechanical clutch?
Part 1 of 3: Measure Clutch Pedal Freeplay
- Materials Needed.
- Step 1: Measure the clutch position.
- Step 2: Press the clutch and measure its position.
- Step 3: Determine clutch pedal freeplay.
- Step 1: Locate the clutch lever and the adjustment locations on the clutch cable.
- Step 2: Adjust the clutch lever.
What is clutch adjustment?
You will feel a point where the clutch lever engages. This is where the clutch cable should be adjusted too. While keeping constant pressure on the clutch cable, place the locknut and adjuster so the clutch lever engages fully and smoothly without have any overtravel.
What is the biting point of a clutch?
The ‘biting point’ is when the plates touch and start to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. When the pedal has been fully released the plates lock together and transfer the full power of the engine.
What’s the best way to adjust the clutch?
Once you have the engine back in, adjust the clutch cable so that the clutch pedal has only a small movement before the clutch starts to release – it should fully disengage in the first half of pedal travel, not down near the floor. Some clutch cables have a double (locking) nut on the end, and others have a wingnut. Either works well.
Why does my Clutch not shift into any gear?
Although the factory service manual describes a procedure for refilling and bleeding the clutch slave cylinder after it has been installed onto the bellhousing, it is easiest to bleed it before attaching it to the bellhousing. The clutch hydraulic system is a real pig to bleed because of the long vertical section of pipe with the U-bend at the top.
What to do if your clutch pedal is not working?
Inspect the pivot bushing between the clutch pedal and the pedal shaft for binding or excessive play. If the clutch pedal is difficult to operate, the most likely cause is a faulty clutch cable. Remove the cable and check it for kinks, frayed wires, rust and other signs of deterioration.
Is it possible to replace a clutch on an RT?
A clutch replacement is an unlikely place to start ones acquaintance with the guts of an RT though I suppose anything is possible if you have enough general experience, time and aptitude.. It is not a short job and involves taking a lot of the bike apart.