Clutch Adjustment Movement ?

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05 Mar 2013 13:33 - 05 Mar 2013 13:39 #575452 by 4TheKZ1000
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Hey guy's,

I installed a bearing support plate on the bike.

I installed the clutch components to the bearing support plate and installed it. I adjusted all the slack out of my cable and lever. When I pull back clutch lever to disengage the clutch it is firm and feels great with little to no slack....

during this process I’m able to observe the clutch adjuster and its movement. The worm gear is only moving or pushing rod 1/8 inch.

I looked in my factory manual and didn’t see a setting or number for movement of this part to gauge if its working.

How much movement is needed to disengage the clutch pack? is this enough?

Thanks for advice.... B)
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05 Mar 2013 13:39 #575454 by baldy110
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Yes, it does not take much to release the pressure.

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05 Mar 2013 18:47 #575491 by MFolks
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A good replacement clutch push rod can be made from the same size Drill Rod. Most machine shop supply stores can get it for you in either Metric, or Imperial(American) size.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
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05 Mar 2013 19:07 - 05 Mar 2013 19:12 #575493 by 4TheKZ1000
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MFolks wrote: A good replacement clutch push rod can be made from the same size Drill Rod. Most machine shop supply stores can get it for you in either Metric, or Imperial(American) size.


" I adjusted all the slack out of my cable and lever. When I pull back clutch lever to disengage the clutch it is firm and feels great with little to no slack "

As I wrote above....not a clutch rod problem....just wanted to know upon pulling the clutch lever in completly....how far is the push rod moved by the clutch release in fractions of an inch... 1/16" - 1/8" - 1/4" ....?

I can see release moving...see pic
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05 Mar 2013 19:13 #575496 by MFolks
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Kinda depends on how much wear on the clutch plates & cable stretch. I'd say no more than 1/8" of an inch when new.
1982 GPZ1100 B2
General Dynamics/Convair 1983-1993
GLCM BGM-109 Tomahawk, AGM-129A Advanced Cruise Missile (ACM)

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05 Mar 2013 19:15 #575497 by 4TheKZ1000
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thats cool...Im getting a bit more than 1/8" so Im ok....Thanks alot for help.... ;)

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05 Mar 2013 20:39 #575507 by pete greek1
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everything else is perfect on your bike....repaint that nut.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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05 Mar 2013 21:09 - 05 Mar 2013 21:09 #575517 by 4TheKZ1000
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pete greek1 wrote: everything else is perfect on your bike....repaint that nut.. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


Pete, funny you mentioned it....Im having a billet cover made to hide and keep dirt out of the exterior clutch release.... :P


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05 Mar 2013 21:27 #575523 by pete greek1
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I figured you'ld do something, your as much of a perfectionist as I am. B) B)
1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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05 Mar 2013 21:29 #575525 by 4TheKZ1000
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pete greek1 wrote: I figured you'ld do something, your as much of a perfectionist as I am. B) B)


Its a curse..... :pinch:

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