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Check the cable routing is as Honda show it on the wiring and cable routing schematics
TBH the action looks normal.
Disconnect the cable at the clutch end and try pulling the lever whilst pulling as hard as you can on the cable end, it should still feel easy if it’s routed right.
Does the manual state clockwise ? If it does it is wrong like the 750
Quote from: Trigger on June 21, 2020, 06:40:36 AMDoes the manual state clockwise ? If it does it is wrong like the 750 Trigger, I assume you refer to these instructions... are they incorrect?!?
Matt, the instructions in Haynes and the Shop Manual for the 400/4 are correct. It's the 750 manual that is incorrect, they get their clockwise and anti clockwise round the wrong way 🙄🙄🙄
Quote from: Nurse Julie on June 21, 2020, 01:32:34 PMMatt, the instructions in Haynes and the Shop Manual for the 400/4 are correct. It's the 750 manual that is incorrect, they get their clockwise and anti clockwise round the wrong way 🙄🙄🙄Thanks Julie! I'll be digging deeper later today - unless I have to drain the oil to access the clutch release bits. In that case, it'll wait until I'm ready to drain the oil for other stuff...
No need to drain oil for that job Matt.These are the bit you are looking for. And no, the cups that the ball bearings sit in aren't worn, they should be like that 😁😁😁
Stick the bike on it's side stand, most times that will drain all the oil to the left and the clutch casing will be empty, you might lose a little but not a great deal. Leave it for a few hours first though so it really drains.
Quote from: Oddjob on June 21, 2020, 07:42:02 PMStick the bike on it's side stand, most times that will drain all the oil to the left and the clutch casing will be empty, you might lose a little but not a great deal. Leave it for a few hours first though so it really drains.Ah... I wonder if that's what Julie meant? That job will wait, then, as the side stand is currently off the bike - as is the rear wheel and swing arm! I have plans to drain the oil soon anyway, I'll add the clutch parts to the list for that time...
Whilst still looking at simple solutions first, have you by any chance changed the setting/tightness of the small pivot bolt and nut on the handlebar lever, thereby making the lever bind in its housing? Just a random thought before you start any invasive surgery!
Yes, that's what I meant ☺️☺️☺️