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fantom 04-04-2013 06:30 PM

With this small change will improve the functioning of the clutch.
 
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Dark Angel 04-04-2013 11:36 PM

Adding a washer to slightly increase the spring tension. It will only make any difference if your clutch springs are weak or the friction plates worn. In both cases you're better off replacing the worn parts since to add the washers you have to pull the entire clutch assembly down that far anyway.

IDRIDR 04-05-2013 06:03 AM

Is your clutch slipping?

fantom 04-05-2013 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by Dark Angel (Post 493451)
Adding a washer to slightly increase the spring tension. It will only make any difference if your clutch springs are weak or the friction plates worn. In both cases you're better off replacing the worn parts since to add the washers you have to pull the entire clutch assembly down that far anyway.

Inserting the washers is how to mount the shorter springs,
the control lever of the clutch becomes softer,
the engine is hot, the clutch opens without friction.
To insert the washers do not need to remove the clutch,
but just unscrew the six screws.
The clutch does not slip because the measurement of 0.5 mm washers
is less than the service limit of the clutch spring.

Clutch spring free length
Standard: 35.4 mm (1.39 in.).
Service limit: 33.9 mm (1.33 in.).

Dark Angel 04-05-2013 10:11 PM

You indicated position clearly shows that removal of the front of the clutch assembly is required.
You did not mention shorter springs, not did the post you linked to.
If you somehow reduce the pressure from the springs on the clutch plates you are reducing the ability of the clutch to transfer torque to the transmission.
What you are telling people to do is NOT going to help anything, you can't even get the basic mechanical operation of the clutch right.
If you want a lighter fee to the clutch get an after market clutch lever with a different leverage ratio or just try lubricating your clutch cable once in a while rather than screwing around with something you clearly do not understand.

linkin5 04-06-2013 01:48 AM

The clutch on the klx works fine from stock no need to screw with it at all.

RimBender 04-06-2013 04:34 AM

op didn't really state which direction he was shimming? you can shim the bolts and make the clutch pull lighter, or shim the spring and make the clutch hold stronger.

linkin5 04-06-2013 04:42 AM

Dosen't really matter when there is no problem there to begin with.

2veedubs 04-06-2013 06:43 AM

Stock clutch is fine with stock bore.

IDRIDR 04-06-2013 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by Dark Angel (Post 493500)
If you want a lighter fee to the clutch get an after market clutch lever with a different leverage ratio or just try lubricating your clutch cable once in a while rather than screwing around with something you clearly do not understand.

There's also a guy that lengthens the clutch lever arm (down by the case) for KLR650 bikes. This gives a lighter feel and provides more slipping control for off road riding.


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