Hello Chris,
I just saw this thread and figured I'd help out.
5 oz. is what I came up with.
No need to thank me, just trying to be helpful!
Craig
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| Author: | Chris46 [ Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
Hi all I have a 71 H1A, I've fitted one of those metal machined clutch release mechanisms. With new springs and the clutch lever is heavy. Are they supposed to be heavy? The cable is new and the angle on the clutch release mechanism is is the correct place, it just feels uber heavy. The plates aren't sticking together. I have no idea how it should feel as I never had an original release mechanism or springs to relate to. Help or I'll have a forearm like popeye. |
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| Author: | Ja-Moo [ Wed Mar 08, 2017 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
What springs? And cable routing is very important. Did you grease the lever pivot and ball end of the cable? |
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| Author: | tankie [ Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
You've probably got some heavy duty springs fitted, go back to standard . |
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| Author: | mraxl [ Wed Mar 08, 2017 12:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
Not all "new" releases are equal.... The amount of travel per degree of rotation varies between releases as does leverage: 4 spline - .450" per 90 deg 6 spline - .430" per 90 deg Ball Bearing - .380" per 90 deg Aftermarket Releases: Tony Nicosia - .410" per 90 deg Ralf Gille- .240" per 90 deg This video shows surprising results of Nicosia lever force: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za0CVA0bu2k The above replies are also factors. |
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| Author: | Walms [ Wed Mar 08, 2017 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
We did a similar test back a few years comparing the ball bearing release to Ned's hydraulic actuator. The ball bearing had 15 lbs. and the hydraulic 12. |
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| Author: | BarryB [ Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
40 years ago, 18 year old kid, knew nothing, probably bad routing, worn perch, old cable etc... clutch pull made my left arm look like popeye. Over the years, new ball bearing clutch, new cables and proper routings alleviated most of the arm pump. |
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| Author: | husson73 [ Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
old cable can be an issue and explanation for heavy clutch. |
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| Author: | 45bpcr [ Mon Mar 13, 2017 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
Hello Chris, I just saw this thread and figured I'd help out. 5 oz. is what I came up with. No need to thank me, just trying to be helpful! Craig Attachment: IMG_2396.JPG
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| Author: | 900SL [ Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
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| Author: | Chris46 [ Sun Mar 19, 2017 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How heavy should the clutch lever be? |
Thank-you doctor I concur I to have 5 oz. |
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