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Clutch pull still very hard...

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TrickyMicky:
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!

Nurse Julie:

--- Quote from: mattsz on June 21, 2020, 07:45:07 PM ---
--- Quote from: Oddjob on June 21, 2020, 07:42:02 PM ---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.

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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...

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Yes, that's what I meant ☺️☺️☺️

mattsz:

--- Quote from: TrickyMicky on June 21, 2020, 08:08:00 PM ---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!

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Simple is always good!  In this case, no - in fact I disassembled the lever and cleaned and lubed it fresh.  Without the cable attached, the hand lever pivots freely throughout its range...

mattsz:

--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on June 21, 2020, 09:49:14 PM ---Yes, that's what I meant ☺️☺️☺️

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 ;D

Now that I've exercised the mechanism quite a bit (after it's been sitting for about a year and a half), I'm finding that when I pull the hand lever very slowly, the lower lever moves in small creaky "jumps," rather than smoothly, like it's fighting stiction throughout its travel.

Definitely worth internal investigation...

mike the bike:
You're better off leaning the bike right over on something soft, you can then remove the clutch cover without draining the oil.  I've replaced a few clutches this way.

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