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clutch lever question

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Stormin, Apr 12, 2015.

  1. Stormin

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    1981 xj650 maxim

    There is a grove cut into the bottom side of the hand clutch lever around the hole for the bolt.
    is there suppose to be some sort of o ring or nylon washer that fits into the groove?
     
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    in the groove around where the bolt goes through.
    Also, is it supposed to have a bushing like the brake lever?
     
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    I would bet that if you put a magnet to the inner part of the hole you might find that it is a steel bush.

    {EDIT} I need to correct myself. The parts fische does show an o-ring for the clutch lever.
    mistake removed, but noted for posterity.
     
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    Ahh. Now to find the correct o-ring.
    I still have to mount it and see how much less slop it has.
    thanks
     
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    Next will be to lube the cable real well.
    I hope this all makes the clutch a little easier to pull. If not,by the end of summer my left forearm should look like popeye's
     
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    If your cables that bad, replace with a new one and lube prior to fitting.

    Your cable is probably rusting away internally, any strands starting to fray will be catching on the inner lining .

    A perfect cable set up correctly makes riding and traveling in heavy traffic a dream.
     
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    Yes I should probably order a clutch cable also.
     
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    You should definately order a new clutch cable. They aren't really meant to last forever, and a new one will feel like butter.
     
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    if the hole in your lever is oval, your clutch gets hard to pull. the lever starts to hit the perch and that changes the pivot point
     
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    I disconnected the clutch cable from both ends today. the cable is sticking bad inside. Tomorrow I will put the new one on,along with the new handle and o ring. I did put the new handle on without the o ring to see how it was and it flops around on the bolt just like the old one. That's why I was wondering if there was a bushing that goes in it. Maybe it will be better with the o ring, or maybe the bolt is just worn.
     
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