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Johnnylunchbox
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 11:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry if I keep posting in the wrong topics. I still can't figure this forum out.

I've been looking for a strightforward topic on Blast clutch cable adjustment but have not found one.

It's curious why Buell did not put a cable adjuster on the lever itself.

Thanks in advance.

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Ezblast
Posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Its an easy straight forward procedure - see the manual - the on line version is listed at the bottom of this KV - it should be all you need, but if you still have questions, please then feel free to ask.
GT JBOTDS! EZ
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Ezblast
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 04:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When replacing the clutch cable what should be the torque spec for into the primary case and the O-ring goes outside - right?
GT - JBOTDS! EZ
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Jprovo
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 05:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

O-ring on the outside. Torque Spec? We don't need no stinking torque spec... Seriously, that not in the manual?
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Ezblast
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

NOPE!
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Ezblast
Posted on Friday, September 08, 2006 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Da Answer!http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/3842/226068.html?1157764560
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Ezblast
Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dear Blastlings, I have a bit of a problem, I think. It's about 40 degrees and I've been riding around town doing my job and my clutch lever is getting stiffer and harder to pull. I've tried tracking down a small primary lube leak around the clutch cable in the past to no avail, but I doubt that it's empty. Is it just from the cold or do I have serious issues ahead? It's shifting fine and running well, it's just gotten stiff as the day's gone on.

Answer - Rainman, make sure your crank case vent tube is clear, then see if you can put some lube down the cable from the lever end. Usually a stiff pull is because of the cable unraveling itself on the inside, I would get one to have on hand. One way you could check it is to remove the lever end from the lever and unthread the adjuster and see if the cable sleeve moves freely on the cable.
Thank you - Swampy.
EZ
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Joey
Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 - 07:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The leak is probably caused by the last person to change your cable because he forgot to put a new o-ring in. Either that, or there is one, but it needs to be replaced.
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Twisty_mcwrister
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 10:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

can i use a sporty clutch cable to replace the cable on my blast?
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Ezblast
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 10:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Probably, I know an M2 would work in a pinch as well.
EZ
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Twisty_mcwrister
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2008 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ok

the only shop intown is a harley only shop.
they have the thump king for some transmission adjustment so i figured i would get a new clutch cable too.

still waiting for my ignition...
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Garlic_sauce
Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2008 - 03:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

could any one confirm that you can use a sporster clutch cable on a blast? mine is about to snap and now my clutch is dragging because of it. i just pushed it home.
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No one apparently knows (its been asked before). The Sportster uses a beefier (different) clutch lever assembly so that may be the difference. I think an M2 cable will work, but I really dont know. You could go to the various clutch web sites and compare numbers (Barnett, Motion Pro, etc.)
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Garlic_sauce
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 11:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks dude, i ordered a blast clutch cable last night. hopefully ill get it Wednesday. of course i have a week off work and now i cant ride. whatever , its coild out anyway. thanks though.
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Garlic_sauce
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 06:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i was wondering if someone could tell me how to get the clutch cable off of the clutch? i was messing with it all day and cant figure it out. i read the bc rider clutch adjustment article but they dont tell you exactly how to do it. thanks
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Reuel
Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You have to have nimble fingers and a way to catch the part that falls off! It helps to turn the cable adjustment to its loosest setting. If you're good, you'll be able to get the cable out of the holder. If you're not so good, like me, you'll have to rotate that piece of metal away from where it is under tension and pull it out. This is when you'll probably drop it. I guess I should have taken pictures the last time I changed my cable, huh?
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Garlic_sauce
Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 02:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ok thanks, is there supossed 2 be tranny fluid under the clutch though?
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Ezblast
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 03:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yup
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Garlic_sauce
Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 06:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

alright good. thanks for answering my questions guys im just learning as i go. you guys are truly a great wealth of information. tommarow my new clutch cable will come and after thats installed my next project is to re-jet my carb. thanks again.
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Hld01blast
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 07:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

This thread pulled up when I was searching for clutch adjustment tips, so thought I would ask my question here since it seems to be the right topic.

Is there a "trick" to loosening the jam nut of the clutch adjuster? I have tried holding the adjuster with a wrench and working another wrench on the nut to no avail. Any tips?

Thanks.
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Swampy
Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 08:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No


Make sure you are turning things the right....err correct direction
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Newsboyny
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think I know the answer...but should I use blue loctite on the threads for the three primary inspection cover screws? (FYI I've replaced the factory torx screws with allen-head stainless screws.)
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Ezblast
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 01:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

red locktite, though I suspect blue would work as well.
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Johnnymac
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 05:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Why would you want to loctite the inspection cover screws? You will need to undo them every time you change the fluid and I've never heard of them coming loose on their own. Not on mine after 16k or on anyone elses.
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Ezblast
Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 06:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Per manual.
EZ
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Wednesday, August 05, 2009 - 01:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

fwiw: I checked my manual and it doesnt specify using any Loctite. Blue would be good, Red overboard and even chancy. Replacing the screws with Allen head-Excellent!: )
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Ezblast
Posted on Thursday, August 06, 2009 - 12:46 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Could have sworn it did, my bad, I've used both though,but I use loktite on most everything on the bike anyway - stuff vibrates loose on singles - brackets, dash, mirrors, head nuts, etc.
EZ
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 01:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"I use loktite on most everything on the bike anyway"

Hardly ever bad advice with a Buell or a Harley : )
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Patches
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 06:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

East Troy Vibrator, milwaukee Vibrator
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Patches
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 08:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry, I meant to say
East Troy THUMPer!
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Robi
Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 06:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

what's the best way to check that you adjusted the clutch properly, without starting and riding it (which would require putting the leg back on)?

I'm pulling the clutch lever and turning the back wheel with my hand . . . or at least trying to.

There is resistance, but it turns. Should it turn freely?
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Swampy
Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No, you are going about it the wrong way....

You are not looking for dis-engagement, you are looking for engagement.

Loosen cable adjustment, adjust primary chain tension(loose, but not noise) then make the clutch adjustment, then adjust the cable so there is freeplay.

Now if you are just starting your Blast for the season you will get clutch drag for an engagement or two(it is the nature of the beast if it is left to sit)due to the clutch friction disks breaking friction for the first time of the season. I beilieve that there is instructions in the manual that before you start your Blast after storage you are to put it in gear, then pull the clutch and rock it back and forth till the clutch breaks free.
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 07:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Concur! (I think; ))
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Robi
Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 09:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think I got it right. I rode about 5 miles that night around my neighborhood and rode to work today. Seems just about as good as it was (1st through 5th), so I'm leaving it.
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