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Clutch Lever Adjustment

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Did a quick search didnt find what i was looking for so... i have a 1982 stock GS750EZ and i don't know how much play should be in the lever. Also, where would i take the measurements, between the gap where the lever meets the handle body or what?
 
The gap is measured from the lever at the cable attachment edge to the handlebar housing. Usually you want about 1/4" to 3/8" free play.

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SuzukiGS750EZ said:
Did a quick search didnt find what i was looking for so... i have a 1982 stock GS750EZ and i don't know how much play should be in the lever. Also, where would i take the measurements, between the gap where the lever meets the handle body or what?
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If I had 1/4 to 3/8 inch of freeplay "from the lever at the cable attachment edge to the handlebar housing", I would not be able to put the bike in gear. :shock:

My Clymer manual calls for 2-3 mm (1/16 to 1/8 inch) of free play at the handlebar lever. The picture in the book shows a gap where the cable enters the lever. Personally, I try to keep mine closer to the 1/16" side of it. This assures that the clutch opens far enough to release pressure on the plates so the bike can be put into gear at a stop.


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If 1/8" works for you, not a problem. :-) Once my clutch lever reaches the tension point, another 1/4" of movement of the lever end will disengage the clutch entirely.

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Steve said:
If I had 1/4 to 3/8 inch of freeplay "from the lever at the cable attachment edge to the handlebar housing", I would not be able to put the bike in gear. :shock:

My Clymer manual calls for 2-3 mm (1/16 to 1/8 inch) of free play at the handlebar lever. The picture in the book shows a gap where the cable enters the lever. Personally, I try to keep mine closer to the 1/16" side of it. This assures that the clutch opens far enough to release pressure on the plates so the bike can be put into gear at a stop.


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My original owners manual calls for 2-3 mm also. Also stated as .08-.12 inch. The idea is to have some slack in the cable whenever it's released, to insure full engagement of the plates. Anymore than some, is a waste of clutch throw.
 
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Will do, thanks guys. I thought i read that somewhere but just wanted to make sure. I gotta pick up one of those clymer manuals.
 
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