KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: dinkyguitar on September 15, 2014, 05:29:05 AM

Title: Where should the clutch grab on the lever?
Post by: dinkyguitar on September 15, 2014, 05:29:05 AM: Hi,

I noticed by 87 KX250 clutch grabs at the very end of the lever.

I'm not sure if that's normal, since I haven't had a dirt bike for some time, but when I had everything apart, I measured the plates and the clutch disc's and they were all in spec. As a matter of fact, it spec'd almost as a new clutch.

It doesn't slip or anything, but requires about a 1/2" - 3/4" of pull to disengage.

dinky,
Title: Re: Where should the clutch grab on the lever?
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on September 15, 2014, 07:06:36 AM: it comes down to personal preference.... as long as it's adjusted somewhere between touching the grip/handlebar and going too far out.
I keep about 3/16ths to a 1/4" of play at the lever/perch....like so...

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac152/foxx4afoxx2/IMG_0093_zps05509e90.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/foxx4afoxx2/media/IMG_0093_zps05509e90.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac152/foxx4afoxx2/IMG_0092_zpsd53ce047.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/foxx4afoxx2/media/IMG_0092_zpsd53ce047.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Where should the clutch grab on the lever?
Post by: dinkyguitar on September 15, 2014, 07:45:33 AM: Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on September 15, 2014, 07:06:36 AM
it comes down to personal preference.... as long as it's adjusted somewhere between touching the grip/handlebar and going too far out.
I keep about 3/16ths to a 1/4" of play at the lever/perch....like so...

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac152/foxx4afoxx2/IMG_0093_zps05509e90.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/foxx4afoxx2/media/IMG_0093_zps05509e90.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac152/foxx4afoxx2/IMG_0092_zpsd53ce047.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/foxx4afoxx2/media/IMG_0092_zpsd53ce047.jpg.html)

OK thanks...but is it normal to have the clutch disengage/engage with only 1/2" or so of clutch lever movement?

dinky,
Title: Re: Where should the clutch grab on the lever?
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on September 15, 2014, 07:58:13 AM: sounds like you just need to adjust the cable itself...does your cable have this coupler?

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac152/foxx4afoxx2/001_zps2d636d0c.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/foxx4afoxx2/media/001_zps2d636d0c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Where should the clutch grab on the lever?
Post by: dinkyguitar on September 15, 2014, 12:44:17 PM: Quote from: Foxx4Beaver on September 15, 2014, 07:58:13 AM
sounds like you just need to adjust the cable itself...does your cable have this coupler?

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac152/foxx4afoxx2/001_zps2d636d0c.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/foxx4afoxx2/media/001_zps2d636d0c.jpg.html)

The cable does have a coupler, but was just wonder if the clutch operates (under normal condition) at a 1/2" range of pulling the clutch lever regardless where the adjuster is.....

dinky,
Title: Re: Where should the clutch grab on the lever?
Post by: Foxx4Beaver on September 15, 2014, 12:53:29 PM: if it's working fine, I wouldn't be too concerned, providing the clutch plates/springs are good.