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Post by dungbug on Aug 9, 2012 10:36:00 GMT
The bite point on the Thundercat seems really low down, the lever is released literally a few mm and the clutch is engaging. The previous owner dropped the bike when she pulled up at a fuel station, snapping the end off the clutch lever. I'm wondering if the lever bent at an angle so that it went under/over the grip and stretched the cable, sound possible(?)
Reading up on tinterweb it suggests that the clutch can be adjusted with the nut next to the lever but also at the other end, any ideas?
The clutch itself seems fine, not struggling to change gear and no slipping.
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Post by TerraRoot on Aug 9, 2012 18:48:54 GMT
right, i think the thundercat has the clutch cable going down to the left side, near the sprocket cover, if it is, it could have a nut with a bolt that has a philips head on it to adjust, loosen the nut and tighten the philips head. ( then tighten the nut)
get me a pic straight down of the lever, tell ya if it's bent back or not straight away.
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Post by dungbug on Aug 9, 2012 19:09:44 GMT
Yup, spot on. Clutch cable runs on the left, inside the fairing and 'disappears' near the front sprocket cover. I'll hopefully get a photo up tomorrow of the lever.....Lost the USB cable and (still) waiting for it to come in the post.  Need a new lever eitherway so best get myself over to Wemoto.  |
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Post by dungbug on Oct 31, 2012 19:55:33 GMT
c**k on Terra, the lever was bent towards the grip thus not fully engaging/disengaging the clutch. Changes lovely now, always finds neutral when I pull up, which used to take around 30-40 seconds to do.
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Post by TerraRoot on Nov 1, 2012 9:23:13 GMT
I should do this for a living!, oh wai...
glad it's nothing more then the lever.
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Post by dungbug on Nov 1, 2012 15:43:46 GMT
I should do this for a living!, oh wai... glad it's nothing more then the lever. There's a thought ;D I was supplied with the wrong fecking lever  Short term 'bodge' was to chop the old lever down a bit so now it doesn't touch the grip. The only downside is the lever is now less than half the lenght it should be but it feels like a new bike so I'm happy.  |
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Post by jonw on Nov 2, 2012 8:08:54 GMT
Tighten the clutch adjuster. Make sure you have son free play when the lever is fully out though or you'll have a slipping clutch
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Post by dungbug on Nov 2, 2012 11:51:58 GMT
Tighten the clutch adjuster. Make sure you have son free play when the lever is fully out though or you'll have a slipping clutch Cheers fella, There is some free play now and no hint of slipping. I pulled the clutch in on the way home the other night, gave it the berries & let the clutch back out. It engaged immediately with no slip, still can't believe how different it feels.....Just need a free afternoon on a weekend now to go and play properly I have had someone asking if it's for sale, really got no intentions of selling her for a while as she does everything I need. Have been looking at VFR's recently as a mate sold his not so long ago but I can't justify an 800 for the short commute I'm doing, the T'Cat is a comfy ride even over a long distance so I'll stick with her for now. |
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Post by jonw on Nov 2, 2012 13:46:22 GMT
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Post by dungbug on Nov 6, 2012 9:37:11 GMT
Interesting mod, cheers gent. |
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Need a new lever eitherway so best get myself over to Wemoto. 
Short term 'bodge' was to chop the old lever down a bit so now it doesn't touch the grip. The only downside is the lever is now less than half the lenght it should be but it feels like a new bike so I'm happy. 
