| Author | Message | ||
     Sparky_494 |
Since I'm fairly new to Buell I have a question about the clutch engagement point. The clutch on my Uly does not seem to engage until the lever is released about 3/4 of the way. Is this normal? All of my other bikes seemed to engage much earlier on my release. I did a clutch adjustment according to the service manual, and took a little slack out of the cable. But the engagement point did not seem to change. Clutch seems to be fully engaged with no slippage. Is this something I should just get used to or is more adjustment needed? If it ain't broke don't fix it? | ||
| Teeps |
Can't say I've ever paid much attention to the clutch engagement point except when the clutch gets really hot. At that time it engages much closer to the handle bar. | ||
| Hughlysses |
You can change the engagement point by using the clutch adjustment in the clutch cover. Follow the "major adjustment" procedure in the manual, but there is some latitude in the "feel" when you turn in the screw until it "seats" before backing it out to make the adjustment. A minor difference here makes a significant difference in the engagement point. | ||
| 651lance |
Keep in mind once you get the clutch lever adjusted were you like it make sure your lever bottoms out on the grip BEFORE the clutch tops out at the adjuster. If the lever doesn't hit the grip first you take a big chance of breaking off the clutch ramp and ball shelf on the primary. We see and here of this all the time. | ||
| Sparky_494 |
Hugh, that part was a little confusing to me. The adjustment screw kind of gets a tight feeling before it actually comes to a complete stop. I was nervous to crank on the screw too much. That's the latitude you are speaking of correct? Looks like I will be taking another look at the service manual. Lance, that is something I can check by "feel" correct? Slowly pull in the clutch lever and make sure it bottoms out on the bar. Will the clutch top out and make the lever stop if it is not adjusted properly? How delicate is the ramp assembly? Thanks for all the input guys. | ||
| 651lance |
If you pull the clutch lever in and you feel heavy resistance before the lever contacts the grip you need to back off your adjustment a little. If you need to force the lever to contact the grip it too tight. | ||
| Etennuly |
Lube the cable to. Resistance there will make it hard to properly adjust. Don't forget a few drops of oil on the top end of the cable where the farrel has to pivot in the lever. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Hugh, that part was a little confusing to me. The adjustment screw kind of gets a tight feeling before it actually comes to a complete stop. I was nervous to crank on the screw too much. That's the latitude you are speaking of correct? Right. IIRC, the manual says "screw it in until it lightly bottoms" or something like that prior to doing the actual adjustment. I can't remember off-hand which way you need to go with it, so it may take a couple of tries to get it like you want. | ||
| Sparky_494 |
Adjusted the screw an additional 1/4 - 1/2 turn clockwise and re-adjusted cable. Rode her into work this morning and seems to be engaging a little earlier in my release. Thanks for the advice guys! | ||
| Hugie03flhr |
My 09 clutch grabs in the same place with about 1/4 play when released. This works out good if you are off-road. It allows you to hold the bars tight while 2 fingers work the clutch. First gear is very tall and burning the clutch in tight slow areas is a necessary evil. |
