KX Riders
Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: Big Yac on March 23, 2011, 03:30:19 PM
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I know this has probably been discussed but what does everyone think is the best clutch lever for the KX 500 which will give me a nice smooth and easy pull? I have heard bad things about the Moose EZ Pull. I actually now have an MSR Raptor on it but I don't think my clutch is disengaging fully. Would something with a bearing in it give less pull than stock while still allowing the clutch to disengage all the way? I don't want to spend too much but I can do up to about $100.00. Thanks.
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Measure your clutch plates.
DoldGuy
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notched clutch basket.
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http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,5083.0.html
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,1061.0.html
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,40.0.html
some light readnig..
ALSO Check basket...
This is what your basket should not look like.. :x
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a289/Motorrad/DSC_4986.jpg)
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Definitely check your clutch basket to see if it is "groovy baby".
Also a good idea to check your cable, sometimes they are routed wrong and get heated up by the pipe. A new cable makes a huge difference.
I use a MSR clutch perch that has a CR lever ratio and a needle bearing at the pivot point. It still has a a noticeable pull, but you are on a manly machine - expect it.
Grease your barrel fittings at the ends of the cable so that they rotate in the lever and the actuator. If you start messing with leverage ratios in a big way (via raptor or EZ-clutch), you can burn up a clutch pretty easy if/when it goes out of adjustment.
MG
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The basket is fine and the plates are all pretty new. I think I'm going to ditch the Raptor lever and run a new Motion Pro cable with better routing and an ASV lever/perch combo. Thanks for the help. :-)
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Another trick you can do that's free is move the clutch perch to the right, so your fingers get more leverage on the clutch lever.
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The basket is fine and the plates are all pretty new. I think I'm going to ditch the Raptor lever and run a new Motion Pro cable with better routing and an ASV lever/perch combo. Thanks for the help. :-)
I've been wanting to try out a raptor lever if ur interested in selling it...
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What an absolutely awesome site this is. I ask a simple question and get a bunch of different answers that are all great advice. I definitely am glad I joined. I found a flash drive full of pics from my old computer, I'll have to get a picture of my bike up soon. Thanks everyone. :-D
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The clutch pull on my with my raptor is sweet. I wish it had on the fly thumb adjust. That would make it perfect. i think I am going to try an ASV for fun.
The basket is fine and the plates are all pretty new. I think I'm going to ditch the Raptor lever and run a new Motion Pro cable with better routing and an ASV lever/perch combo. Thanks for the help. :-)
I've been wanting to try out a raptor lever if ur interested in selling it...
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When I bought my KX500 it had the Works Connection clutch lever on it since they sponsored the Team Green desert racers. I was a little bent, so I replaced it with an ASV lever. The ASV lever (Pro C5 model) is a much better design, and the lever swings out in case of a crash. The ASV lever, new clutch cable, and clutch cable routing modification made the lever pull similar to my KX250
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I got myself the renthal intellilever, it is a nice billet piece of aluminium. And it bends in all directions, but hopefully I will never have to use that option! I have not got it set up yet, but by the look of it it's the most adjustable lever I have ever seen! :wink:
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If your gonna run the high dollar lever/perch set ups , I recommend spending a little money wrap around handgaurds to protect your investment , the Maier's are cheap but work great with the add on upper shields . They also make a huge difference in cold weather riding.CBX
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that pick of the basket and thoes groves i have that lol can i file them away
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Yes Russ,
You can file the grooves, but think about this..
If you are unable to file the same amount off and keep the basket tangs square, the grooving will come back sooner as the clutch plates will be hitting the basket "Tang" with the least amount of filing (or materiel removed) first.
If at all possible could you find a machinist to re-cut the face(s) of the basket?
Am I making any sense here guys?
Tuck\o/
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what``s the routing mod?
got it, again
search and the answers are here.
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what about if i just leave it
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what do you mean the faces of the basket
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just wondering. Who does make a clutch basket for the KX 500 anymore? I cant find one from Talon, Wiseco or Hinson. Are Barnet clutches ok are stock the best?
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If at all possible could you find a machinist to re-cut the face(s) of the basket?
Am I making any sense here guys?
Tuck\o/
This fellow has a Jig to fix them... PROPERLY.. PM him for info...
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php?action=profile;u=1132
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I dont know if the 500s do it but the 125 and 250s like to eat the inner hub and ntch those pretty good too