| Author | Message | ||
     Adsva83 |
I put a new clutch cable on my X1, the old one snapped off at the threads in the primary. I've adjusted it using the adjustment nuts that are in the middle of the cable under the rubber boot. I can't find the right combination though. The clutch does not engage until the last inch of the lever pull as I let the clutch lever out. What I used to be able to feather throughout the entire clutch pull, I'm now getting everything at the very end of letting the clutch lever out. It's not fun having the clutch engage all at once when you're in a corner. Is there also an adjustment that I can make in the primary? | ||
| Andymnelson |
Yes. Do you have a service manual? You need one, as it has such useful information as this. Make sure you tans oil level is proper, then follow these procedures:  | ||
| Adsva83 |
I have the service manual but only in pdf format. I must have looked over that section, it gets confusing because none of the files are labeled correctly. I guess the $30 ebay price to get a hard copy is next on the list. | ||
| Andymnelson |
Yes, money well spent! 3 things are important to proper clutch adjustment: 1) trans oil level 2) clutch adjustment at the primary 3) cable adjustment (done mid-cable) for proper lever position | ||
| Jim2 |
concerning the clutch adjustment at the primary. I was a bit confused by the talk about turning the screw counter-clockwise until it just lightly bottoms and then turning clockwise 1/4 turn. Then I realized that the statement at the beginning of that section says to follow this procedure IF clutch slips under load or drags when released. I initially did the extra 1/4 turn clockwise but my clutch basket was wobbling at certain frequencies (too much slop between clutch basket and clutch ramp). I re-did so that it just lightly bottoms and left it at that. Re-adjusted the cable and it's better. I still have a noise when I'm in neutral that I don't have when I'm in gear. Sounds like a light rumble like rocks in a rock polisher. Before when my starter was loose I was leaking primary oil and may have hurt something while oil was mostly gone and I drove awhile. I think the fiber plates dry out and after fixing leaks and adding oil they are swelling again. Had to do adjustment several times. Now clutch feels ok and clutch basket rumble noise is gone but still have the neutral rumble sound. Any ideas on that? | ||
| Buellistic |
Anyymnelson, you forgot a properly adjusted primary chain ... | ||
| Andymnelson |
Yes, perhaps my title to that list of "3 things are important to proper clutch adjustment" was not accurate. I meant more along the lines of "3 clutch adjustment to keep within spec"  I wasn't really intending that list to be all inclusive, just the 3 things that have to do with the cable. Good point tho. | ||
| Buellistic |
Anymnelson that is what BWBers is for, to expand our minds to think just a little more out of the box ... "i" have learned a lot since being BWBers as we all think differently ... Must add a TOOOOOO TIGHT Drive Belt does not help either ... | ||
| Jayvee |
Hey and don't forget to lube that cable while you're there! | ||
| Daveswan |
I picked this up from HD forum. Since I'm using a Mueller clutch gizmo I just substituted 1/8 turn for the 1/2 turn they said to use and got mine spot on. "Here is an almost fool proof method for clutch adjustment. It takes the guesswork out of the "feel" for the adjuster. Once you have opened up the derby cover and are ready to proceed... 1)Collapse the adjuster on the cable sleeve all the way. 2)Pull the lever against the bar and hold it there with slight force. 3)Turn the pushrod adjuster bolt in while holding the lever against the bar lightly until it starts to force the lever away for some distance. (Do this more than once to get the feel). While keeping light pressure on the lever back the adjuster bolt out just until the lever touches the bar again and then another little bit, about 1/2 turn , then lock it. 4)Adjust the cable freeplay at the lever for 1/16" free play." | ||
| Buellistic |
Daveswan: Will have to try this the next Time "i" have to adjust my clutch ... You notice "i" said "HAVE TO", witch means "i" rather ride than work on my BUELL ... |
