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Phylyn51

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Clutch work
« on: August 20, 2006, 09:20:08 PM »
I have a question about the clutch on my '82 CB 650. I have owned this Bike for 3 weeks and I'm pathetically not handy. I just got a new clutch cable and managed to attach it. the cable slides in the casing nicely. The part that the cable hooks onto on the transmission seems to want to pull the cord back but doesn't have the strength to pull the cord so the clutch handle. shouldn't it have the strength to pull the cord back Immediately? Could there be a spring that may need replaced in there?. If I stink at describing this I can send pictures if needed. Thanks.
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2006, 12:03:41 AM »
Pictures will definitely help.. :)
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2006, 02:00:06 AM »
Quote from: Phylyn51 on August 20, 2006, 09:20:08 PM
I have a question about the clutch on my '82 CB 650. I have owned this Bike for 3 weeks and I'm pathetically not handy. I just got a new clutch cable and managed to attach it. the cable slides in the casing nicely. The part that the cable hooks onto on the transmission seems to want to pull the cord back but doesn't have the strength to pull the cord so the clutch handle. shouldn't it have the strength to pull the cord back Immediately? Could there be a spring that may need replaced in there?. If I stink at describing this I can send pictures if needed. Thanks.

Does your clutch assembly contain the spring (arrow) in this picture? This is from a 750 manual, but I'm assuming the 650 clutch is similar.
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2006, 11:13:22 AM »
Here are some attachments...
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2006, 11:43:25 AM »
Not sure I understand the problem but...  Are you saying the clutch lever isn't pulled all the way out I.e. with the new cable installed the clutch lever on the handle bars will not spring back to it's normal resting position?  If so you need to adjust the cable to take the slack out.  If that's not the problem then some further clarification from you may help (help me at least......)
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2006, 04:07:31 PM »
The thing that I Show in the picture I guess is called the release lever (hate being a novice :(....). As we all know, When you sqweeze the clutch handle, the card pull this and the transmission disingauges. When you let go of the handle, the release lever snaps back into place, moving the wire back and moving the handle back into place as well. Right now without the wire hooked onto the release lever, It does snap back when moved. When I hook the wire on, when sqweezing the handle, the lever moves, But when I let go of the handle, It just sticks.

Would I have to take off the front cover and check the spring that the release lever is attached to? Thanks again for the help.
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2006, 11:35:49 PM »
If the cable is sticking and not letting the lever go back, then I think you need to lubricate the cable..or re route it, it may be binding

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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2006, 03:00:17 AM »
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2006, 03:33:31 AM »
Ibsen,

excellent information
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2006, 04:42:15 AM »
Quote from: Phylyn51 on August 22, 2006, 04:07:31 PM
Right now without the wire hooked onto the release lever, It does snap back when moved. When I hook the wire on, when sqweezing the handle, the lever moves, But when I let go of the handle, It just sticks.


Hard to understand, but it almost sounds like the clutch lever itself is binding. Maybe the bracket is bent? Does the handlebar lever move freely without the cable connected?
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Phylyn51

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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2006, 09:26:45 AM »
The handle moves freely enough that it isn't sticking. The clutch release lever just seems like when you pull on it, I just don't feel like its doing anything but springing back. I just thought that the lever would provide more resistance when I pull the clutch back. Like in a car for instance. I will re-route the cable and try to lubricate it also (is WD-40 OK?). If that doesn't work that guide that Ibsen sent looks like it will help. I will keep you posted. At least I'm learning :P
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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2006, 11:19:27 AM »
When I put on a new cable it always needs lubrication or it does what you describe, as well as being hellacious tough to pull in. Also check the cable routing - a bit of a bend where it threads through the forks and cables makes a lot of friction.
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Phylyn51

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Re: Clutch work
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2006, 01:29:54 PM »
OK, I thank I got it. I used that reference that Ibsen gave me and It worked perfectly. I solved it by tightening the mechanism adjustment bolt in the clutch housing. In the middle of the clutch cover there is a cap that looks like a giant flat head screw that I undid and adjusted the tensor for the clutch. Now I have to apply a more considerable amount of force to pull in the clutch handle in. Of coarse it is subject to more fine tuning.

 I Love This Forum :D ;D ;D :D! Until I get my steed on the road, you can expect me to be seeking more of your knowledge. Thanks everyone for the help

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