No Clutch Freeplay; Do I Need New Plates?
sawr...@smartt.com
I have adjusted the freeplay in my clutch lever out as far as it will
go (ie there is no way I can make any more freeplay). Unfortunately
for me, I only have about 1mm of freeplay when measured at the end of
the clutch lever even after adjusting it out as far as it will go. I
sure would like a little more than 1mm of freeplay in this lever.
Is it time to change my clutch plates?
Thanks to all those who answer?
95 CR250
Michael Nyland
sawr...@smartt.com wrote:
>I have adjusted the freeplay in my clutch lever out as far as it will
>go (ie there is no way I can make any more freeplay). Unfortunately
>for me, I only have about 1mm of freeplay when measured at the end of
>the clutch lever even after adjusting it out as far as it will go. I
>sure would like a little more than 1mm of freeplay in this lever.
There is another adjustment 4-6 down the cable from the perch. It is
a threaded barrel nut. Loosen the locknut, then thread the two pieces
together to effectively shorten the outer sheath of the cable.
Gomer
95 YZ250 (Old Man)
95 XR100 (Young kid)
96 50SXR (Younger kid)
Michael Nyland
mny...@colum.mindspring.com (Michael Nyland) wrote:
>There is another adjustment 4-6 down the cable from the perch. It is
Oops, I meant 4-6 *inches*, I really should read these things before
hitting Send.
bsp...@cyberramp.net
sawr...@smartt.com wrote:
>I have adjusted the freeplay in my clutch lever out as far as it will
>go (ie there is no way I can make any more freeplay). Unfortunately
>for me, I only have about 1mm of freeplay when measured at the end of
>the clutch lever even after adjusting it out as far as it will go. I
>sure would like a little more than 1mm of freeplay in this lever.
>Is it time to change my clutch plates?
>Thanks to all those who answer?
>95 CR250
Did you just put on a new cable?
did you adjust at the clutch perch only, or did you also adjust at the
adjuster nut that is about 6 inches down from the clutch perch?
When you remove the cable from the clutch lever, is there freeplay at
the clutch actuating arm on the engine case?
A 95 year model bike should not need a new clutch, unless it is
slipping or dragging, and you know that you have abused it terribly.
My 94WR clutch was in perfect shape when I replaced it - should have
saved my money. And that bike gets a lot of abuse.
TBOB
If your clutch is working fine check your clutch cable first it
could have stretched.
TBOB
"96" KTM 550
Mark Klein
>Did you just put on a new cable?
>did you adjust at the clutch perch only, or did you also adjust at the
>adjuster nut that is about 6 inches down from the clutch perch?
He's right. Check this adjustment.
>When you remove the cable from the clutch lever, is there freeplay at
>the clutch actuating arm on the engine case?
You should ALWAYS have play in this instance. Even with a wasted
clutch.
>A 95 year model bike should not need a new clutch, unless it is
>slipping or dragging, and you know that you have abused it terribly.
The '95 CRs all had aluminum metal plates which wear terribly. I've
had to put metal plates in a few '96s. Putting steel plates (versus
aluminum) in will help in a variety of ways. The aluminum wears faster
than the fiber plates. The fibers are probably within recommended
specs.
>My 94WR clutch was in perfect shape when I replaced it - should have
>saved my money. And that bike gets a lot of abuse.
Yamahas have healthy clutches. Wonderful, aren't they.
MX Tuner
Jeff @ MX SOUTH
sawr...@smartt.com wrote:
>I have adjusted the freeplay in my clutch lever out as far as it will
>go (ie there is no way I can make any more freeplay). Unfortunately
>for me, I only have about 1mm of freeplay when measured at the end of
>the clutch lever even after adjusting it out as far as it will go. I
>sure would like a little more than 1mm of freeplay in this lever.
>Is it time to change my clutch plates?
>Thanks to all those who answer?
>95 CR250
Maybe I am misunderstanding you but, if you are adjusting your
adjuster all the way out that is why you don't have any freeplay.
Whay are you adjusting your adjuster all the way out ??
Jeff
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Bruce Arnold
mny...@colum.mindspring.com (Michael Nyland) wrote:
>Oops, I meant 4-6 *inches*, I really should read these things before
>hitting Send.
>Gomer
It won't help. I can proof read a post 20 times before I send it, but once
it is posted I will find some mistake that makes me sound like some
redkneck from Alabama :)
Actually, I'm from Kentucky, so I guess that makes me a hick instead of a
redkneck.
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Bruce Arnold Honda XR-650L 1993
Gurley, AL (Huntsville area) KTM 250-T/XC 1992
br...@hmi.com Honda XR-100 1992 (wife's)
alex
sawr...@smartt.com wrote:
>
> I have adjusted the freeplay in my clutch lever out as far as it will
> go (ie there is no way I can make any more freeplay). Unfortunately
> for me, I only have about 1mm of freeplay when measured at the end of
> the clutch lever even after adjusting it out as far as it will go. I
> sure would like a little more than 1mm of freeplay in this lever.
>
> Is it time to change my clutch plates?
>
> Thanks to all those who answer?
>
> 95 CR250
If you are REALLY worried, take the plates out and 'mic' them. Honda
gave you a quick entry case cover, you know...
Oh yea, do you have a shop manual ??? I didn't think so...
:-)
SRS1ST
Honda CR250 alloy drive plates wear out pretty quick. I would replace them
with the barnett steel drive plates.
part# HP-46 @ $5.00 ea. 7 needed.
I can send them to you if you would like.
James Smith srs...@aol.com (334)649-4069 Smith Racing Service, Inc.