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Re: [St] Belly pan and clutch



It always had the correct oil. The cable is adjusted almost all the
way out, meaning only the last 1/2 inch of the lever travel actually
engages the clutch.

On 8/6/07, JES_VFR <jes_vfr@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> At 11:52 AM 8/6/2007, you wrote:
>
> >No it's not energy conserving. I use Repsol semi-synthetic, there is
> >no issue with that. I adjusted the cable twice, I guess it needs more
> >fiddling. Maybe a new cable?!
> >Thanks for everyone's input.
> >
> >Zoltan
>
> Hey just a couple of things Z.
> Check the cable and make sure that there is no preload on the clutch,
> but also check the mechanism, as there is always the possibility that
> it is bound up or damaged.
> Second the harm may already be done, the misadjustment could have
> prematurely worn out the clutch.
>
> third, if the motor has ever had the energy conserving oil in it the
> clutch may have already been done in. I have seen the posting of
> frustrated Honda VFR riders that have been there.
>
>
>
> JohnS
> A Dragon Ascending
> "Forging my body in the Fires of my Will"
>
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