Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original
lengthening the clutch arm
gwcrim:
My entire clutch, basket to springs to fibers to plates (steel) is only one year old. And I doubt that it has 10 hours on it.
littlewing78:
Can somebody post a picture of how to route the clutch cable and a picture of this lengthened arm? I am having a hard time picturing it. My clutch is very hard to pull in. Thanks.
2-Stroke Tom:
Here is picture of how to route the cable for the least amount of friction/resistance. Also, look at the next picture to see how to zip tie the cable to the frame. You do not want the zip tie here too tight, just enough from keeping the cable from moving around and use good zip ties. My method is a brand new OEM cable (Japanese quality at it's finest), the method of routing shown in my picture, and a good lever with a bearing in it such as ASV. I have done this and my lever feels no different than a stock KX250.
The final picture is Destry Abbott's 2004 KX500 with extended clutch arm. Kaw Rider is working on an arm like this and when it's available, I will give it a go since it never hurts to work smarter not harder!
littlewing78:
Thanks Tom. It seems like the metal tube on my clutch cable has a little bit tighter bend than yours does. I'll have to see if I can take some out.
2-Stroke Tom:
I just put some aluminum jaws in my vice and made the cable straighter. Just a little at a time, and it will be good to go.
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