| Author | Message | ||
     Freight_dog |
I got lots of toys in the past few days, HID lights, aluminum bodywork screw set and ASV levers. These things look soo trick and really improve the feel at the lever. They give more leverage and the wider handle is more comfortable to grab and the shortys work better for a proper two finger brake grab for me. The brake lever was a peice of cake, dropped right in in minutes. The clutch lever on the other hand. Well... I did figure out the correct adapter for the clutch interlock switch and it seems to work correctly, but I think I am having problems with the pushrod. At first, I had difficulty getting the lever to slide into place and lining up the pushrod on the brass reciever. When I finally did, I had worked the pushrod out of place. I am able to get it all together and it appears to work properly, but the lever doesn't appear to be actuating the clutch and the rubber boot just folds up around the pushrod. I used to be able to push the bike around the garage in gear by actuating the clutch, now I cannot. I have the Service Manual, but it gives minimal guidance on this. Just "Install rubber boot and pushrod into clutch master cylinder housing. Verify boot is seated securely and pushrod engages piston properly." Not sure what it means by " boot seated securely" but based on the lack of functionality I am guessing the pushrod is not engaging the piston properly. Obviously, I am not a mechanic but I like doing simple jobs myself. What I don't like is the hours I spend trying to figure out what I effed up when something that should be simple doesn't work right.  | ||
| Fresnobuell |
I can't help you, I am sure someone will however. FWIW, Pazzo makes some slick levers cheaper than ASV that drop right in--likke your brake ASV lever. | ||
| Kevin_stevens |
The rod is supposed to go into a hole in the lever, otherwise the whole thing won't work. We may need pictures. Mine went together just like my other levers once the switch adapter was attached. Yes, the clutch operation should be the same afterwards assuming you've adjusted the microclick wheel into a useful range. It has a much wider range of adjustment than Pazzo or other lever-adjust levers. KeS | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Pazzos have plenty of adjustment range and have gone as far as devleoping a clutch lever that drops in just like the generic brake lever the R and CR uses...I have Pazzo shorties on my street and track bike, worlds better than the stock levers. Expensive... but for as a critical an interface between rider and levers...very worthwhile $$$ spent. | ||
| Kevin_stevens |
Oh Jesus. Freight, if you want to discuss further, PM me and I'll be glad to help. KeS | ||
| Fresnobuell |
Yeah don't piss off Kevin Stevens--he's likely to PM you with a nasty, profanity laden message. | ||
| Freight_dog |
You can disregard this thread. Not sure why, but the clutch lost pressure when I removed the lever. I tried reinstalling the stock lever and it did the same thing, not disengaging the transmission. I decided to start the bike. It cranked and lurched forward like it was in gear. I tried again holding the brake lever and the clutch began to work properly. All seems fine now. Another note, the ASV clutch lever contacts the front fairing stay in the stock position. It looks like if I rotate it down just a little it should clear it. It will probably be better for my wrists rotated forward anyway. | ||
| Kevin_stevens |
I can't help you with the orientation issue as I have a CR.  Glad everything's working. KeS | ||
| Freight_dog |
Thanks a bunch guys.  |
