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clutch lever effective arc question...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 2:51 pm
by Chris Bales
I'm the proud new owner of an A10 with 7000 miles (as of today) and have a question about my clutch lever.
Seemingly I only need to compress/release the last inch or so of my clutch lever to disengage/engage the clutch. I can move the "effective inch" closer to the grip by adjusting the cable with the thumbwheel, but the reach is not the issue and this introduces play into the lever (floppy dead zone after it's engaged).
Is this "normal"? Is there a way to get a larger effective range on the lever?
I can adjust my shifting technique, but I'd prefer to make the bike suit my style if possible. Plus it seems like I'd have better feathering control negotiating nasties.
Thanks in advance,
Chris B.
Boulder, CO
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clutch lever effective arc question...
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 4:45 pm
by John Lyon
Chris,
Your post pretty much describes the clutch action on
my A14 since it was new, so I consider this "normal".
John Lyon
--- Chris Bales wrote:
>
> I'm the proud new owner of an A10 with 7000 miles
> (as of today) and have a question about my clutch
> lever.
>
> Seemingly I only need to compress/release the last
> inch or so of my clutch lever to disengage/engage
> the clutch. I can move the "effective inch" closer
> to the grip by adjusting the cable with the
> thumbwheel, but the reach is not the issue and this
> introduces play into the lever (floppy dead zone
> after it's engaged).
>
> Is this "normal"? Is there a way to get a larger
> effective range on the lever?
>
> I can adjust my shifting technique, but I'd prefer
> to make the bike suit my style if possible. Plus it
> seems like I'd have better feathering control
> negotiating nasties.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Chris B.
> Boulder, CO
=====
John
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front fender - try krylon's fusion paint for plastic
Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2003 6:14 pm
by john W
Krylon makes this new spray paint called Fusion which
is specially designed to bond to plastic. My son is
'redecorating' our klr250 while I replace the valves.
He wanted the lime-green kaw, but the local store
"fred meyer" only had his second choice - red.
From what I can see, it works pretty well. Being the
meany that I am, I tried to scrape off some of his
work/paint with my fingernail after it dried for a
couple of days and it held its own rather nicely !
Home Depot doesn't carry this stuff, though so you'll
have to try another type of store for the stuff..
http://www.krylon.com/product/gp_product_detail.asp?sgID=GP07
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