cl77 clutch to hard to squeeze

CFL · Post by **CFL** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:04 pm

Rebuilt cl77 clutch. All new discs and cable. It takes a super grip to squeeze the lever to work the clutch. Can the springs be too stiff for some reason. I have double checked the assembly and the ball to rod connection. Any ideas would be great. Sincerely, CFL

mike in idaho · Post by **mike in idaho** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 3:36 pm

Did you make the clutch lifter adjustment with the cable backed off all the way?

CFL · Post by **CFL** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 9:38 am

I set the cable and lever to the book. I will try different settings. Thank you very much, CFL

mike in idaho · Post by **mike in idaho** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:52 pm

Clutch release pushrod is straight(no binding) and the bearing ball is in place? Pull the side cover off and look at lower end of the cable. With the clutch lever pulled in to the grip the angle between the end of the cable and the release arm should not be past 90° for the easiest pull.

CFL · Post by **CFL** » Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:52 am

Thank you very much for your expertize. I'll give it a try. I had a 305 back in the 60's and I remember that the clutch was always a little hard to squeeze back then. Not like the Nighthawk 750 that I have now. I just gave away my age, I'm an old baby boomer. Thanks again, Sincerely, CFL

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 9:51 am

Proper cable routing is essential as well. Any tight radiuses will make it really hard to pull.

Davo

CFL · Post by **CFL** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 11:22 am

Thank you for the tip, I'll pull out the cable so it is almost straight and give that a try. Many thanks, CFL

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