stupid newbie question, clutch spring replacement easy ?

[Brendan W]

I replaced the cable with an Easyglide part. It works ok but the length is wrong which means the bottom adjuster has only a few threads of engagement and the arm on top of the shaft is toed out by about 10 degrees. Have a close look at where it routes down through the intake boots. It can interfere with the throttle not letting it close fully. There should be wire clips there to keep it out of the way. I've got three springs of one kind and three of another. Can't say if any are oem but one of the screws has been forced and the threads in the hole are marginal. Good opportunity to check out the oil seal on the shaft as well.

[Guest]

So the release arm, what angle does that get set to ?

Engagement rack and needle bearing, I'm lost there... I'm assuming that's further in to replacing the clutch pack or something...


As far as adjustment goes it sounds like the only way to adjust will be to have bike running and on Venetians and see where pulling lever dis engages the motor

Sean

The engagement rack and bearing is that thing sticking out of the middle of the spring plate. Once you get your springs out that plate pops off, you can then get to your clutch plates as well. It's all in your repair manual. Being your bike is a 79, not sure what angle your arm is supposed to be in. Pretty sure someone else here can tell you that. You can get your static adjustment done with out the motor running. Once you warm up the motor and oil you can fine tune the adjustment then.

[Rob S.]

So the release arm, what angle does that get set to ?

This is my 1982 1100e: