clutch

[peweetwo]

Just like to say hello to every one,
i have a 1964 CB72 and the clutch is so hard, i have tried adjusting it but still drags,
tried new springs, the plates look ok at 3mm no distortion on the steels, there was no wire at the
back which i have seen on sum clutches,what is the right amount of plates for this year, help please

[LOUD MOUSE]

Welcome.
May I ask is your clutch 5 or 6 friction disc?
How many om the speedo?. ...............lm

Just like to say hello to every one,
i have a 1964 CB72 and the clutch is so hard, i have tried adjusting it but still drags,
tried new springs, the plates look ok at 3mm no distortion on the steels, there was no wire at the
back which i have seen on sum clutches,what is the right amount of plates for this year, help please

[peweetwo]

Hi not quite sure i think there is six, regarding the speedometer 13000 but canot be sure its right as it was an import, just
orderd a new clutch cable as the one on the bike seems to long

[LOUD MOUSE]

It is possible the Clutch Adjuster in the Side Cover is warn inside.
Is the cable londer than stock?
Your bike should have 6 of each disc and 3 wires. .................lm

Hi not quite sure i think there is six, regarding the speedometer 13000 but canot be sure its right as it was an import, just
orderd a new clutch cable as the one on the bike seems to long

[peweetwo]

Hi Loud Mouse i think you are spot on, if its worn that will put pressure on the pushrod, your the second person to come up with this theory thanks, i will order the parts and let you no how i get on.

[LOUD MOUSE]

Please do let me know how things work out. .............lm

Hi Loud Mouse i think you are spot on, if its worn that will put pressure on the pushrod, your the second person to come up with this theory thanks, i will order the parts and let you no how i get on.

[mike in idaho]

Sometimes a hard clutch pull can be traced to improper adjustment. Pull the outer cover off the right side and check out the angle between the cable end and the release arm. Ideally, with the clutch lever pulled back to the handlebar, that angle should be no more than 90° which gives the best mechanical advantage and the easiest pull. When the clutch lifter is adjusted when the cable is already adjusted out too far(tightened) you are trying to pull that arm and cable into a straight line to release the clutch, that makes a lot harder pull. In other words, put more slack in the cable before you adjust the lifter mechanism and the clutch will pull easier(might even fully release too).