Upper and lower adjustment mechanisms shown and tools needed. Adjust and set the clutch lever to fit the size of your hand. Make sure you understand the role of the clutch, click on the link I included atop the screen.
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@justmyself100010 жыл бұрын
Thank You! I thought the gears not engaging quickly enough and difficulty getting into Neutral were my fault. I watched your video. Also lubed my cable. And now gears engage flawlessly just about and NO problem getting into neutral! Has added to the enjoyment and comfort of my riding! Especially at stop lights when I like to go to neutral and relax.
@RuciosDubstepMixs4 жыл бұрын
U explained this way better than some of the more professional channels I know
@theoverengineer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pmb2786 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video. Took 2 minutes and now no clutch slip and instant take off. Brilliant
@TM-jt1zq8 жыл бұрын
Your Vid saved me the other day as the nobs got too loose from road vibrations and i was not able to get out of first gear... Had to pull over wait for the nobs to cool down before readjusting..and rode home not to Service!
@mig5553 жыл бұрын
I've watched 5 different videos on this so far. this is the best.
@stephostermeier77398 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this usefull video! You helped me saving the expense of going to a repair shop/ mechanic. First time I did this myself!!!! ;-)
@benson4u2158 жыл бұрын
This video is more than helpful to 99% of newer riders or just riders getting into the feel of clutch. But your bike differs brand to brand but suzuki calls for 1/16 to no more than 3/16" of freeplay so your clutch isn't engaged while your off the clutch. +Shawn Hughes sorry for the late reply and if its already been recommended but zero out your clutch cable by the clutch lever, follow it to the main line to the larger adjuster near the engine like in the video around 5:30 and make small adjustments starting from there and work your way back to the lever so you dont frustrate yourself. Hope this helps cheers :)
@bnitto9 жыл бұрын
Thank You! My bike feels on point now. It can actually control my bike a whole much more now with the response and feedback by the proper adjustment that I did with your video!
@jazzfrigillana376 жыл бұрын
This guy is the real mvp! It helps me a lot because my bike is the same model.
@JesusMartinez-xo7qu6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I just got my first motorcycle like 6 months ago and started to have a problem with my friction zone and this video saved me
@jackdaknife5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video, honestly helps loads!! I just bought a second hand motorcycle, upgrading from a scooter (auto clutch) and I immediately noticed that as soon as I touch the clutch lever it will slip. I thought I was being an idiot until I watched you just show the play on your clutch lever. Now I know exactly what the problem is and you've saved me a visit from the garage. Honestly thanks, you've gained a sub and keep up these informative videos!!
@norcalstar484h7 жыл бұрын
thank you for the visual aide on clutch adjustment .I find it I learn way more by being shown something than reading about it.thank you again
@theoverengineer10 жыл бұрын
To get the "friction zone" closer to the handlebar, set a long "play". To do that, spin the fine adjustor clockwise, into the lever housing. It it`s fully in, then adjust at the clutch housing, around the footpeg. As a result of the adjustments, the clutch lever will sit dangly a bit but it is not a problem as long as the "friction zone" ends before the lever knob touches the grip, thus ensuring full disengagement.
@alvingeorge1233459 жыл бұрын
+theoverengineer Thank you so much.. Recently got a used vstar 650 and this was the biggest problem with it. It kept stalling on me as the "friction zone" was too far out. I couldn't take it out of my street. This is exactly the fix I've been searching for
@theoverengineer9 жыл бұрын
No worries, good on you bro`.
@myblueschannel42328 жыл бұрын
+Alvin George I just got a used vstar 650 last week and I want to bring the friction zone in closer to the handlebars too... I haven't been stalling it but my take-offs are not smooth and stress free when the clutch doesn't feel positive and controlled in my hand and a late engagement makes it feel very unsure... anyway I thought I would have a look around for thoughts on this before I attacked the adjustments... I love the bike... just need that clutch to be positive and earlier engaging. Max
@theoverengineer8 жыл бұрын
Just go ahead and adjust by 2 full turns to make more lever play. It really needs to be felt out, starting from your initial description. Then try it out at a safe spot. If unhappy, the adjustments can be easily reversed.
@alvingeorge1233458 жыл бұрын
Yeah I played around with it a lot. Adjusted it down to millimeters until I finally got to a point I was comfortable with. It's not a hard fix. But can be time consuming
@bsolos2149 жыл бұрын
A big thank you for this video! Left the motorcycle shop after getting a Warrant of Fitness and noticed something wasn't right.. two streets later I'm stalling in 3 lanes of traffic. After realizing that the clutch was terribly unforgiving compared to half an hour before, I checked your video and found that they had adjusted it to have no play what so ever..? very strange. 10 seconds of tweaking later and it's back to business. But hey, now my minor mechanical knowledge has increased a tiny bit more. Thanks again!
@theoverengineer9 жыл бұрын
+The Frisian (Marius) Glad to have helped. Now about warrants, guarantees and the general level of incompetence at the dealership level: they grease ALL over the chain, swingarm and sprocket and call it well done even if most flings off within 2 minutes, they rip the screw threads out of the head and make you pay for helicoiling them, they sell you parts you don`t need and at 1500% profit, helmets and tire at discount prices especially if 5 years old models, ... (Not everywhere, just often found so) Did they lube your cables after removing and cleaning or just sprinkle over and misadjust it?
@Scoottoots8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your explanation and reasoning were crystal clear. I just installed new three finger levers on my CRF250L. I use two fingers on the clutch. The other two remain between the grip and lever reducing the travel, so ensuring full disengagement is important. Your method of first checking the actual free play at the arm on the engine and adjusting with the course adjuster made it easy to ensure I do have free play. I then put the bike on a stand, started it and engaged 1rst gear to check the friction zone and disengagement point. With a bit of free play at the clutch arm on the engine and factory spec play at the lever with the fine adjuster, I was able to then adjust the lever forward (this new lever is reach-adjustable) lengthening the pull travel to ensure the clutch is fully disengaged and the wheel stops when the lever is fully pulled with a finger or two between it and the grip. I now have definite free play and complete disengagement. Cheers :)
@asheqularif628010 жыл бұрын
lovely clear and concise advice thank you
@gc67904 жыл бұрын
Thank you so mch, I adjusted the cables myself with your vid I have a kawasaki vulcan s 650 2016 and for the lower adjustment had to use two 10mm wrenches to get the bolt loose. good thing i had a spare i bought without knowing i had one already. appreciated!
@theoverengineer4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@StelmariaonE711 жыл бұрын
Wow, this has been the most helpful vid I've seen on the matter, thank you!
@canada_rye4 жыл бұрын
"the big turning thing on it" hahah
@johnybrokeit5 жыл бұрын
You sound like RJ, the Royal Jordanian 😄 almost exact accent! Thank you for this video. Can’t wait to go downstairs and tighten my clutch. Johny
@taylorwelsh14910 жыл бұрын
Extremely informative. Thank you so much....It is funny I know how to do about 65% of my own work but I always has a hydrolic clutch untill I got my new gixxer that has a cable clutch...Thank you over!
@thepsychotix11 жыл бұрын
Such a easy fix, I don't know why I didn't think about that. Thanks my friend, down to about 1/4'' of play if that before a big handful of clutch. R1 feels much better now.
@christopherdeleon72049 жыл бұрын
great video very informative also thanks for using a tri pod
@Tobeon26 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. My left does not ache anymore while I am riding my Ninja !! Woohoo !!
@theoverengineer11 жыл бұрын
Yes, correct. 1/4" play is very safe, works for most people. I`ve got big hands, I use 1/8" and can go down to 1/16" - but that`s pushing it. I adjust mainly by the nuts that are mounted close to the engine. The nut and threaded rod close to the lever is very weak when extended far from the clutch bracket. I see many bend, strip threads or break in use when extended. This has to do with the direction of the force the cable exerting on it: force is at an angle. Down at engine: force is in line.
@soolly3573 жыл бұрын
Im new to motorcycles & the cluch friction zone. I was once told to have a very small fraction zone. But it made things very difficult when letting go of the couch. It will jerk back & forth. This video was very helpful for me to adjust the play.
@theoverengineer3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@bogenduro9 жыл бұрын
nice video man, very well described i found it really helpful
@ZeroneRaven10 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! The demonstration helped a lot!
@harry552679 жыл бұрын
lovely bike and cheers for that! helped alot
@metubeusercom11 жыл бұрын
Very clear explanation, thanks!
@NoName-tu5gn11 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. Very clear and informative. Helped me to solve my clutch cable issue no problem. Thanks for the advice.
@TheStener6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you have just save me a clutch :-)
@napadaanlng694 жыл бұрын
I got small hands and I want my friction zone far from the handle bar that a light grip on the clutch would make me find the friction zone and thankfully I learned how to adjust it by watching this video
@theoverengineer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Kay_Riggs889 жыл бұрын
I swear I thought this was Jean Claude Van Dam who did this video! Nice tips by the way
@theoverengineer11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback.
@nataliemosoa25508 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Thoroughly appreciated;)
@joeyquiroz21005 жыл бұрын
Thanks homes... Very good and easy video 👍 ese..
@HowlingWolfLeather3 жыл бұрын
Very good explanation, thank you
@theoverengineer3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@exploringandtouring47057 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Great explanation.
@crismoreno17308 жыл бұрын
It was a really helpful video. Thanks
@yardenl19984 жыл бұрын
Wow awesome thank you so much! Very helpful
@theoverengineer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@DarrenStarr4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you
@theoverengineer11 жыл бұрын
Well done, glad to hear.
@aquabilly9 жыл бұрын
thanks , great wee video...it was helpful.
@spuky029 жыл бұрын
very nice video bro, works great on my ride, thanks alot.
@theoverengineer9 жыл бұрын
Jose Landeros Thanks for watching!
@DonkeyGap750K3Gixxer Жыл бұрын
10-15 millimeters of initial clutch handle play is the rule of thumb 👍🏼
@3kawis9 жыл бұрын
Omg i needed this too I LOVE UR CHANNEL RIDE SAFE MAN :D
@aksao40945 жыл бұрын
Thanks man that really helped me a lot ✌
@pwoolveridge14 жыл бұрын
So helpful, thanks 👍
@danodbdb7 жыл бұрын
Excellent vid. Thanks.
@roxic121210 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@snarkievlogs10 жыл бұрын
My gears were slipping at high revs, so I replaced the clutch kit. Turns out it was because I had no clutch play so it was always in the friction zone... im stupid
@greggusan7 жыл бұрын
Ha I was having the same problem and was also thinking I might have to drop some cash. Thankfully youtube to the rescue!
@dont.hollarberry83706 жыл бұрын
maybe not stupid, maybe just not educated?...
@queefmicester11896 жыл бұрын
SnarkieVlogs ....your not stupid, you just can save your "old" clutch and put that one in when your new one really burns out.
@lukenochance9935 жыл бұрын
Iv got a problem that went I turn the handlebars it pulls on the clutch lever
@Echelonperformance5 жыл бұрын
The slacc that i have at the clucth cover moves the clutch lever should i loosen it more
@alanxng111 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you.
@myblueschannel42328 жыл бұрын
thanks for your videos...
@ricko3k3 жыл бұрын
Nice one mate 👍
@Gokumitsu900011 жыл бұрын
thanks man really appreciate it!
@INTERNA910 жыл бұрын
Best video ever!!!!!!!!
@andrewbeech219911 жыл бұрын
Great informative video, thanks mate.
@mojah12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@Sevook8711 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. And Beautiful Bike
@twouppers45413 жыл бұрын
Still the best
@jhantushankar4 жыл бұрын
Good Job 👍
@theoverengineer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😁
@liamheffernan200610 жыл бұрын
good vid..nice bike!
@kronos85 жыл бұрын
Thanhs for share with us your video.
@lastcosmic7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@adamhawkins744 жыл бұрын
2 thumbs up awesome vid
@theoverengineer4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@r1bayside2766 жыл бұрын
Thanks so you much
@SiggyCloud3 жыл бұрын
Motorcycles have wet clutches so you don't need to worry about burning them up unless you're putting stupid amounts of power into it for a long long time while slipping.
@JUSTINIAN482 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, could you do one for the brake side. Please and thanks
@theoverengineer2 жыл бұрын
I have a few brake videos up on this channel, search them and check out a few, ask me if you're stuck with something. Lever reach adjustment is identical.
@theoverengineer11 жыл бұрын
If there is toooooo much play, like 3-4 inches (8-10cm) shifting will grind the gears, very audibly. Eventually, it will be impossible to put it in 1st gear and start. Not particularly dangerous, but costly to fix a transmission. If there is ZERO play, the clutch plates are always slipping and they burn out in 20min, with a stench of burning rubber. Once gone, the engine will run but the bike will not go anywhere in any gears. Not particularly dangerous, somewhat costly to replace the clutch.
@retrograde59925 жыл бұрын
Is it okay to assume that if I have a lot of play, but I am sure that the friction zone ends before the lever touches the grip, I will not have the transmission problem you're talking about?
@gfexc8 жыл бұрын
Nice thanks
@KingKhanna77 жыл бұрын
I want to know this nut thing on how to keep it after installing the clutch cable so it wont break from lever
@tenzo80110 жыл бұрын
thank you
@rosales21964 жыл бұрын
Nice
@hypersniper36764 жыл бұрын
You got them nuts in the wrong place. 😂😂😂
@abrahams.88206 жыл бұрын
The guy on the video sounds like Jean-Claude Van Damme
@theoverengineer11 жыл бұрын
Change it immediately. If you wait and keep riding, in a short time (5?-50-100 miles) you will burn up the clutch disks, that` cost you $200 for parts and $ 300 for labor.
@theoverengineer11 жыл бұрын
They are made too long if the throttle cable fits. They could be labelled wrong by the supplier (the dude who cuts them to length can't read, write, or count, or it was the packing guy)
@Partnerthedog3 жыл бұрын
My problem is the opposite when I pull the lever all the way in the rear wheel stays locked up
@theoverengineer3 жыл бұрын
Cable too long
@tommycantu88142 жыл бұрын
I have an issue with a bike I just bought. I am a new rider is it supposed to stall out when I hold the clutch and I am in first gear? It does it alot when I am in traffic and I am not sure why it keeps stalling out. I can only do a stop and go like 2 maybe 3 times before it stalls out. Only way for it not too is to use the throttle when I am still holding the throttle. When I do this tho the throttle acts up and starts to jerk. I need help fixing this. I am a new rider for it is hard to understand if it is suppose to be doing this but I am almost positive it's not because it wasn't doing this before.
@theoverengineer2 жыл бұрын
Totally NOT how it should work. Clutch cable pulled in first gear should completely disconnect the drive train from the engine, and not stall it. Throttle should be set to an rpm to idle without stalling.
@PHILIPWATSON824 жыл бұрын
Super
@HiTechKing6 жыл бұрын
do you have a video of replacing clutch cables
@theoverengineer6 жыл бұрын
here is this one kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=DvSEk0nXYhQ
@trainmonrovia19125 жыл бұрын
This scares me a little. How do you know whether to adjust the nut next to the lever or the one down below and how much for each one? What if I just want to adjust the one on the handlebar? Can I ignore the other one? This seems too much like you're guessing.
@theoverengineer5 жыл бұрын
That guessing is called "feel". There is really nothing to see. Stay with the clutch cable.
@dannyabbatiello44569 жыл бұрын
I am having a problem finding neutral while the bike is running , but while the engine is off there is no problem . any ideas ,or suggestions .. I just got the bike yesterday and really have not had the time to look into it. Thanks in advance for any info.
@theoverengineer9 жыл бұрын
+danny abbatiello Adjust the shifter, too kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH-ooXakf8iZfK8 Right, oil level is also affecting it as well as the oil type & its age. Chemicals break down and function marginally.
@wilkincabrera2807 Жыл бұрын
Why if my clutch does not cut off power when I'm in first gear, it just keeps going
@theoverengineer Жыл бұрын
Could be a safety problem, depending on market
@kevinchildresss59117 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great info. Ps where's ur accent from
@theoverengineer7 жыл бұрын
Euro mix of 6 countries ...
@thespeeddemon56853 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your levers from? They look like Honda crf levers on a cbr.
@theoverengineer3 жыл бұрын
Stock lever in this market.
@CeretPenyok9 жыл бұрын
i have some problem at 2:31 , it seems like the hex nut(s) are joined together, can't even spin it with tools. Is it supposed to be like that, which means I need to spin it stronger? I just afraid I'm gonna break something.
@theoverengineer9 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Lorenzo They`re just stuck. It`s a standard right-hand thread, make sure you rotate the front nut clockwise and the rear nut counter-clockwise when facing forward. Use nicely-fitting quality tools to break them loose. Even if a nut gets rounded off, it`s still very accessible by wise grips.
@CeretPenyok9 жыл бұрын
Ok I'll try. thanks. :)
@twaggislynger12311 жыл бұрын
So when all the "play" is gone, do I have to change it immediatly? Cause i got my bike today, and there is no play at all :/ But i don't want to change it already.. ^^ so can i drive with this clutch, and if not, what will happen? thx
@prbh87517 жыл бұрын
I love you
@didnthurt40776 жыл бұрын
Just got shorty levers installed and the friction zone is all the way out, almost before full release. Is it better to have a lot of room between lever and grip?
@theoverengineer6 жыл бұрын
Entirely indifferent, can be anywhere. It`s like which way you put socks on, left first or right.
@Meekerextreme10 жыл бұрын
LOL that sets the engagement not where the lever should be in your hand. Could you use it like that, I suppose you could, but a proper adjuster sets the distance by twisting a knob to change the lever position not to add a shit load of free play to the cable. You want to be able to have the clutch to start to engage sooner rather then later when pulling the lever in, also the clutch is not fully engaged till you pull it further in. Just buy a proper adjustable lever to change the LEVER position leave the free play setting as it should be.
@theoverengineer10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your pointers. I thought about re-take but just included a link about clutch operation 4:49 - 8:00 Set your clutch for FAST shifting
@MrDefineChange10 жыл бұрын
last night i did a burnout, not, the brightest idea, but. wanted to try it. completed successfully, however, once I got done and was pulling off my biked stated riding funny. when pulling off it struggles to pick up speed. I can go up and gears and down gears, but, its not picking up speed. it gradually moves and as i gain momentum it rides, even still as i pull on throttle, it revs,but, no immediate acceleration. this has happen to me once before when i let a friend ride and he did burnout. That's when i brought it for tire change and mechanic fix it no problem. Never told me what was wrong guess since it was a easy fix. any ideas?
@theoverengineer10 жыл бұрын
The tire change just tightened the chain. Works a bit, but looks like the clutch plates are slipping. Make sure you have some cable play. You might need to change the clutch.
@luisportes765610 жыл бұрын
Did you get that fixed? I had the same problem with my s1000rr, mechanic charged me $150. As I ride back home though I have the same issue..I know it definitely must be the clutch, everything else besides my bike barely having 1k miles on it would just be crazy.
@theoverengineer10 жыл бұрын
Luis Portes Did you do a burnout or just a tire change? Was it the regular 1k first service or an extra one?
@LSsuperior10 жыл бұрын
theoverengineer No, I did a stoppie, then took off 0-100, (showing off at campus). I found an old guy that's a mechanic, I feel like the dude ripped me off though... It's late now but I want to try fixing it myself before going back to the senior citizen (who's shop looks like a junk yard). It's a possibility now that it may be the plates, loose chain, or cable play?
@theoverengineer10 жыл бұрын
Luii Ny,Ny Not loose chain, but checking takes 5-10sec with a ruler. Checking cable play is another 5-10sec. If all is set right, then it is plates.
@minhdlai10 жыл бұрын
No, not on those speeds. My manual states shifting schedule as follows: 2nd gear at 20 km/h, 3rd at 30km, 4th at 40 km, 5th at 50 km and 6th at 60 km. there is no fine prints whatsoever except these books and this motorcycle create by people who know it best and testing over for so many years.
@theoverengineer10 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are right. The designers and engineers who created the motorcycle and know it best speak to us loud and clear with their attention to detail, with every knob, with every cable placement, with how the leverage (effort arm and result arm) is worked out for easy operation, with the spring wire sizing for maximum power transmission at the clutch, with the swing arm thickness and its length for rigidity in cornering and road holding. It`s been tested and refined over the years. The bureaucrats also speak to us: warranty expires at ... turn signal light bulb must be ... color (per country) ... there must be a license plate bracket ... seat height must be xyz (for MOST people to place feet on ground in traffic), ... a muffler/silencer must be fitted to comply with noise and pollution rules (added weight, extra gas, drag are ignored), ... handlebar tube length should be at least xyz amount (for MOST people to turn safely, added weight and drag are ignored), ... the clotch lever must have xyz free play (for MOST hand sizes to shift safely) You are right, 2-4mm is a safe setting, no question about it, it works for most people. A different amount can also be possibly set with the hardware purposefully made so by engineers and designers, same as in the case for seat, windshield or handlebar height (where adjustable). That`s the idea with the video.
@Bobbywilson196310 жыл бұрын
i got a 1992 1100 gsx katana, just replaced clutches. But now the hydralic clutch seems like its not engaging fully because its reving at high volumes to pick up speed. what should i do...
@theoverengineer10 жыл бұрын
Never worked on a hydraulic clutch.
@theoverengineer10 жыл бұрын
Looks like the new friction discs are slipping. Could be a bad batch of friction particles in those clutch discs. I see the same in cheap brake pads.
@andreiionut81007 жыл бұрын
my bike changes into neutral fine with the engine off.When i start it,i can change into 1st,2nd and so on but never into neutral,i need to turn it off and then changing the gear.What issue can lead to this behaviour?A dragging clutch?My bike is a husky sm610
@theoverengineer7 жыл бұрын
Worn clutch plates and incorrect cable length can cause weird shifting, like this. I shot a short video about it on a Yamaha R1, currently being edited.
@TheLizardKing6537 жыл бұрын
theoverengineer same problem here thing is i changed the clutch plates like 8 months ago. Maybe i just have to adjust it?
@theoverengineer7 жыл бұрын
Definitely adjust cable. It`s not going to break anything.
@alitopadamcanmuradmineski263 жыл бұрын
Suzuki Swift Dzire Clutch Brake
@xgamesmcx6 жыл бұрын
what if its a hydraulic clutch you say how to adjust your clutch cable meaning all?
@theoverengineer6 жыл бұрын
different adjustment, different video
@lousplumbing20425 жыл бұрын
I have a question to anyone out there. My clutch is engaging to late. Will this adjustment mix that?
@theoverengineer5 жыл бұрын
No, but it might fix that.
@xd-ii6hn5 жыл бұрын
theres two bolts at the adjustment near the engine, whats the difference? im a noob sorry)
@theoverengineer5 жыл бұрын
At engine: coarse adjustment, see video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqe2dp5mo72MnrM At clutch lever: fine adjustment
@shawnhughes79808 жыл бұрын
would i have to ajust the clutch cable if im holding in the clutch and the tires arnt spining freely
@theoverengineer8 жыл бұрын
Absolutely not.
@shawnhughes79808 жыл бұрын
+theoverengineer then what do you think the problom is
@theoverengineer8 жыл бұрын
I don`t know. All we have is " tires arnt spining freely". Both? It sure isn`t the clutch, take it to a mechanic, there are at least 10 things to check before the clutch is looked at.