| Author | Message | ||
     Lazyme21 |
I think it is time to replace the clutch in my bike. I am not sure what parts actually need to be replaced on a XB9R No matter what adjustments I made to the clutch it still catches to far out. I have tightened the cable and adjusted it in the primary. I hardly have to pull in the clutch for it to catch. Does anyone have a clue on what to replace if in fact I need to replace it. How long is the life of a clutch? | ||
| Easyflier |
At 17k miles mine is still good, though I plan on installing my XB12 spring in it someday. Maybe you're not following the procedure to the letter? | ||
| Lazyme21 |
Dude..I am following the service manual. Maybe that is the problem. | ||
| Daveinm |
I'll vouch for him on this one. We spend a good amount of time making adjustments and going out for short test rides. We could not get it to feel even close to what my clutch feels like. | ||
| M1combat |
I adjust mine via the service manual and it also catches near the end. I actually set it up so there is nearly no play at all and it's fully disengaged at about 1/4 pull... That seems correct to me. The only thing I can think to do is to adjust the distance between the housing and the ferrule to be farther out but I think it would then feel sloppy. I think your clutch is working the way it's supposed to but I understand that doesn't solve your problem... | ||
| Lazyme21 |
Mine is fully disengaged at about 1/6 pull...NO GOOD! I will sometimes give it too much gas and have the front pop up, which is cool sometimes..  | ||
| Barkandbite |
CRG adjustable levers also help  CHris | ||
| M1combat |
That's where I'm headed as well... The CRG's. | ||
| Lazyme21 |
I was thinking about getting those levers, but I am not sure if it is going to help. Do you guys think that would fix the issue with the clutch? I could justify getting them if they were cheaper, even if they don't fix the problem, but if they will fix it I have no problem getting them. | ||
| M1combat |
Well, they won't affect the clutch feel itself, but they will bring the lever in a ways... | ||
| Barkandbite |
Since the behavior with the clutch as you describe it appears to be the norm (it is on my bike and the 4 other people who have XB's I know) what the lever helps with is where in the arc the engagement begins relative to the amount of effort you have to put into disengaging/re-engaging it. I move my levers in/out depending on the type of riding I'm doing -- out more on the street and in more in the canyons/track. Plus they look bitchin'. Took less than 5 minutes per side to do. Chris | ||
| Johnnyxb9 |
Has anyone seem a performance clutch yet? I think I may be due but I would like to upgrade. At the very least to the XB12 clutch spring. | ||
| Easyflier |
Mine fully engages when released. There is some drag when disengaged when the bike is cold. When you adjust the clutch make sure that the cable is loose and turn the clutch adjusting screw with your fingers until it makes contact, then tighten it 1/4 turn. If you use a screwdriver to make contact I don't think you get much feedback and you will set it too tight. When you are in high gear and twist the throttle does the needle on the speedo move with the tach? |
