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ANDY-501


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Hi all,

 

I just got a TTR today and rode it home and the clutch is slipping at higher speed. The guy I got it from said the clutch was replaced along with clutch basket a few months ago. The adjustment on the hand lever has been adjusted to its limit and its still not good. The clutch is only biting right at the released clutch lever position.

I noticed that the clutch arm on the engine is hitting the frame and suspect this maybe something to do with the problem. Is this on a splined shaft or something and how can I get it off and rotate it. I took off the spring clip but I could not get it to budge and don't want to mess it up.

I have new oil on the way and will drop the old just in case its oil related slipping.

Hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

 

Many thanks,

 

Andy. 



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Ok, from looking through some old threads I found a picture with the actuating arm lining up with a mark on the crankcase. Mine is about an inch away from that and stopping on the frame.

Could somebody please explain how to adjust the actuating arm to get it to line up with a step by step as I dont have a manual yet.

 

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Andy.



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Good evening, Andy. Welcome to the TTR Forum.

A good place to start is the clutch section of the FAQs - CLICK THINGY wink

In this there is a guide to where the arm attached to the clutch cable needs to be for the clutch to work properly.

Anyway - read the details and see if you can adjust the thing properly.

If you have no luck then let us know.

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Cross posting - I see you're still online. aww

Adjustment of the arm is done by adjusting the nut and screw on the clutch itself. This entails removal of the cover - after you've either drained the oil or tipped the bike on its side.

clutch_adjustment.jpg

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It is possible to get the clutch arm the wrong side of the frame when refitting the engine making it impossible to adjust or operate the clutch correctly - I know i've done it! - I had to loosen the frame bolts and wiggle (technical term that!) the engine to get the arm back to where it should be after removing the cable.

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Thank you very much for your replies. I ended up dropping the oil and stripping the cover off last night to see if I could sort it. (With the help of a few printouts from this site to guide me)

After turning the adjuster and expecting the arm to move on its own, which it didn't, and not being able to reach both sides at once easily to move the arm I ended up pulling the clutch lever in until the arm lined up and ,while holding the clutch, adjusting the screw until the clutch pressure went loose.

Just thought I would add this in case any other people find the process a bit confusing. (I hope this is an acceptable method ! )

After putting it all back together I went for a test ride and it was transformed ! Very happy and as a bonus I also discovered the exhaust is still restricted so even more potential to come. biggrin

 

Thanks again

 



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Great, I'm pleased we have another satisfied customer.

Apparently a little guidance, reading, logic and aptitude sometimes work wonders.

Keep doing this and you will reap the benefits. smile

Whatever you do make sure you thoroughly enjoy all aspects of your TTR.

Martyn

 



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Flying Dodo wrote:

It is possible to get the clutch arm the wrong side of the frame when refitting the engine making it impossible to adjust or operate the clutch correctly - I know i've done it! - I had to loosen the frame bolts and wiggle (technical term that!) the engine to get the arm back to where it should be after removing the cable.

Have had that happen a few times when putting back an engine on my own. I now wire the arm forward so that it doesn't happen plus I pre-install the carb drain and overflow tubes to make life a little easier wink

Brian



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