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CEEDUBB
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What would cause the resistance in my clutch to get softer? Just started noticing it slightly today. Can't tell if its actually getting softer to pull, or its just in my head.
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cableguy
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Maybe you're getting stronger
Is your clutch showing signs of wear like chatter or slippage?
How old is the cable? Maybe a strand or 2 broke due to your new kung fu grip and you're getting a bit of strech.
Other than than hard tellin' not knowin' without some more info about what's going on.
Is your clutch showing signs of wear like chatter or slippage?
How old is the cable? Maybe a strand or 2 broke due to your new kung fu grip and you're getting a bit of strech.
Other than than hard tellin' not knowin' without some more info about what's going on.
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mothra
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is it slipping when you rev? I'd maybe inspect/lube your clutch cable. If the clutch isn't slipping and the cable is OK then its probably nothing. If you have no idea when you replaced the clutch cable, now is a good time to throw in a new one and lube it 
If the clutch "slips" when your in gear IE you get less acceleration and more rev's then that's an indication that your clutch springs may be wearing out. If is shifts smoothly with no slip and doesn't get worse then your fine.
If you don't like the feel you can get some stiffer springs from EBC, but they are significantly stiffer. (11 on diagram) These control the "clutch lever action" you feel on the clutch lever.
If the springs were wearing (11 on diagram) you'd notice it "slipping" while reving it. If the disks and plates were worn or wearing (7-8 on diagram) it would be harder to shift it or it wouldn't engage in gear or chatter.
Spring 29 on the diagram also helps with the clutch lever, but its there to ensure that the lifter mechanism (24) returns after you release the lever. (if the lifter mechanism securing bolt (25-26) is slipping it may be "loosening" your clutch but it would be more of a no longer really moving your clutch enough to shift it out of neutral and stop kind of thing...
90% chance that your clutch cable is due for a change, maybe a strand broke or something. About $12 from just about everywhere. I have an after market Motion-Pro I picked up form my local shop.
If the clutch "slips" when your in gear IE you get less acceleration and more rev's then that's an indication that your clutch springs may be wearing out. If is shifts smoothly with no slip and doesn't get worse then your fine.
If you don't like the feel you can get some stiffer springs from EBC, but they are significantly stiffer. (11 on diagram) These control the "clutch lever action" you feel on the clutch lever.
If the springs were wearing (11 on diagram) you'd notice it "slipping" while reving it. If the disks and plates were worn or wearing (7-8 on diagram) it would be harder to shift it or it wouldn't engage in gear or chatter.
Spring 29 on the diagram also helps with the clutch lever, but its there to ensure that the lifter mechanism (24) returns after you release the lever. (if the lifter mechanism securing bolt (25-26) is slipping it may be "loosening" your clutch but it would be more of a no longer really moving your clutch enough to shift it out of neutral and stop kind of thing...
90% chance that your clutch cable is due for a change, maybe a strand broke or something. About $12 from just about everywhere. I have an after market Motion-Pro I picked up form my local shop.
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CEEDUBB
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Lever just feels easier to pull in. No slippage. I'll pay close attention tomorrow. Thanks. I'll probably replace the cable anyway.
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gs850cafe
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i noticed the same with my old 31 year old cable...it would be real stiff..then loosen up...i broke 2 cables that way..
bought a new cable and lever today...its rather easy to pull in again..pretty comfy to be honest
i also have 3 stock 1981 springs, and 3-10% stiffer ones
bought a new cable and lever today...its rather easy to pull in again..pretty comfy to be honest
i also have 3 stock 1981 springs, and 3-10% stiffer ones
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Guest
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+1 on the cable suggestions... if it's frayed and starting to stretch it will definitely feel "softer" as the cable will be stretching before engaging the clutch...
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CEEDUBB
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Thanks for the feedback everyone.
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