Topic: '75 750F clutch adjustment

[cvs750]

Hey, since last time around i unfortunately sold one of my 750F's, my '78, but still have the '75 ,,, I adjusted the clutch the other day on the ol '75 due to slipping i noticed so i turned the adjuster screw, behind the clutch cover, 1/4 turn out like Clymer insisted but didn't notice any improvement until i turned it 1/4 turn at a time to a complete full turn out. Is this over kill and will it put a strain on the clutch? I know it'll need to be rebuilt sooner or later but no need to speed up the rebuild process until i really need to,,,,,,THANKS,,, RIDE SAFE and FASSSSSTTTT! 

[benmullin333]

Well, the way I've understood to adjust the clutch is to losen it until the handle is a little lose at rest.  You should be able to pull the clutch handle a little bit (1/4 inch measured at the outside tip) without feeling any resistance from the clutch springs. Pull a little more and you'll start feeling the resistance.

This will ensure that you get full engagement of the clutch when the handle is released.

[scondon]

Did you slacken the clutch cable before making your adjustment? The way I understand it, any turns "out" on the adjuster screw will only affect where on the lever pull the clutch actually begins to engage. I think that turning too far "in" would cause clutch slippage, but you should be OK. This is only an opinion.

[cvs750]

Did you slacken the clutch cable before making your adjustment? The way I understand it, any turns "out" on the adjuster screw will only affect where on the lever pull the clutch actually begins to engage. I think that turning too far "in" would cause clutch slippage, but you should be OK. This is only an opinion.

Yes i slacked off the cable and made all the adjustments by the manual. Seems to be doing better at 1/2 turn out but i can still feel a little slip. More than likely i'll be looking at a rebuild down the road. It currently has 25,100 mles and hasn't been driven rough or abused.  Thanks