washer for clutch pusher + clutch wear question
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washer for clutch pusher + clutch wear question
My bike was missing the clutch pusher washer
When I was in there doing some other work I installed a new one and found the clutch would not engage even with the cable slack adjustment set to the max (both adjustment points). I had to take the cover back off to remove the washer. The cable adjustments are almost at the maximum again so I plan to install new clutch discs and plates soon.
I'm sure my clutch is very worn out now, but is there any problem running the clutch all the way until it just doesn't grip anymore? I didn't measure the thickness of the discs when I had it apart so I don't know if they are beyond the wear limit.
If I didn't remove the washer I would have had to replace the discs already. Is this washer meant to be removed as the clutch wears down?
When I was in there doing some other work I installed a new one and found the clutch would not engage even with the cable slack adjustment set to the max (both adjustment points). I had to take the cover back off to remove the washer. The cable adjustments are almost at the maximum again so I plan to install new clutch discs and plates soon.
I'm sure my clutch is very worn out now, but is there any problem running the clutch all the way until it just doesn't grip anymore? I didn't measure the thickness of the discs when I had it apart so I don't know if they are beyond the wear limit.
If I didn't remove the washer I would have had to replace the discs already. Is this washer meant to be removed as the clutch wears down?
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i really doubt the cable stretches much, but my perch and in line adjustments are nearly all the way in to allow the cable to have the most slack possible. There is no way to get more slack. I don't know why the adjustment needs to be a the extreme end but I assumed it was the clutch wear. As the clutch wears down I think you have to add slack to the cable to get the freeplay at the lever back to where it was (~2-3mm). Is that right?
It sure is much easier to adjust it then discuss adjusting it. This gets confusing.
It sure is much easier to adjust it then discuss adjusting it. This gets confusing.
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Those shims are to adjust the lever angle. If it is more than 90° add a shim, less than 80° remove one (if present at all). Any more than two shims and you need to check your plate thickness.
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