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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: jbird82 on March 22, 2009, 07:20:59 AM

Title: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: jbird82 on March 22, 2009, 07:20:59 AM
Hi All,

I switched out the stock levers on my S2R1000 for Pazzo Levers.  The brake side was fine, but I had to remove the plunger and actuating rod from stock lever to install the clutch.  I tried to set the rod to the same length as stock, but I'm not sure how accurate I was.  The clutch appears to engage/disengage fine, but I want to be sure I won't face problems down the road.  How can I test/adjust the rod until it is set properly? Thanks!
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: Howie on March 22, 2009, 07:32:46 AM
You want  1-1.5 mm free play.
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: jbird82 on March 22, 2009, 07:34:26 AM
Quote from: howie on March 22, 2009, 07:32:46 AM
You want  1-1.5 mm free play.

This might be a silly question, but how do I measure how much free play I have?
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: jbird82 on March 22, 2009, 09:36:01 AM

I think I figured it out.  I should measure to the point where I start to feel resistance, correct?  1 mm doesn't sound like much freeplay.
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: Howie on March 22, 2009, 09:43:58 AM
Correct.  1 mm is about .004"
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: aaronb on March 22, 2009, 09:56:21 AM
^^^ 0.040"
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: Howie on March 22, 2009, 07:35:12 PM
Quote from: aaronb on March 22, 2009, 09:56:21 AM
^^^ 0.040"

Oops! Correct, thanks.
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: jbird82 on March 22, 2009, 08:51:23 PM
Quote from: howie on March 22, 2009, 07:35:12 PM
Oops! Correct, thanks.

Thanks!  I also read that I can find the proper setting by turning the screw in until there is no more squirt in the reservoir, then backing it out 3/4 -1 turn.  Is my understanding correct?
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: ducpainter on March 22, 2009, 09:10:41 PM
Quote from: jbird82 on March 22, 2009, 08:51:23 PM
Thanks!  I also read that I can find the proper setting by turning the screw in until there is no more squirt in the reservoir, then backing it out 3/4 -1 turn.  Is my understanding correct?
That would get you close.
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: jbird82 on March 22, 2009, 09:21:28 PM
Thanks, I'll try that.
Title: Re: How to set Clutch Actuating Rod
Post by: ducpainter on March 22, 2009, 09:35:11 PM
Just make certain there is some 'squirt' in the reservoir when you're done.