How do I make the clutch lever easier to pull in?

Question

the clutch on my 1992 fzr 600 is really difficult to pull in and cramps my wrist? How can I fix this?

Answer 1

whatever you do to fix it will cost in preformance.... Although, someone may have installed heavy clutch springs. Putting in lighter springs will make it easier to pull the lever in, but will also drastically reduce the grip of the clutch(it may slip) For normal never abusive riding, the clutch will never slip though unless it is bad. If you are not getting on the throttle all the time, get some really light springs from a manufacturer such as barnett clutches, or try OEM. A costly alternative is a hydraulic clutch setup, which will reduce clutch feel, but make the lever pull-able with a pinky finger that has broken bones in it. I say either get used to it, or find some lighter springs

Answer 2

If your fingers are long enough to reach, you can adjust the lever so it sits farther in on the handlebar.  This will give you more leverage to pull the clutch in and it will feel easier.

Answer 3

Disconnect the cable from the lever on the engine and try it. If its still stiff get a new cable. If its ok then you need to strip the clutch and take a look. You may need to buy a new clutch.

Answer 4

there should be an adjustment

Answer 5

  some were between the clutch hand and the clutch there is a tenchen ajustment . theres two 1/4 inch nuts with a 1 inch long nut between the two 1/4 nuts with two wrenches loosen the1/4 nut closes to the handle than turn the 1'' nut counter clock wise then test the clutch handle the clutch handle should have at least 1/8 '' play ..good luck.

Answer 6

If is a hydraulic system then your slave cylinder piston may be stuck. If it is a manual system,you may be able to upgrade to a hydraulic system.

Answer 7

have you tried lubing the cable? go to a bicycle store or dirt bike shop and get some cable lube with the plastic attachment for best results.the pivot on the handle could be sticky too.unless  someone has changed the springs, that clutch should be pretty easy to pull. they used to make 'power handles " for that model,which were basically bent in such a way that you could get your hand around it for a small hand they are ok. also adjusting the controls and handlebars to fit you well, can make a bit of a difference. keeping the cable lubed will make it last longer too.  look closely at the cable,near where it slides in and out of the sleeve,it may be coming apart,and binding in the sleeve or handle. some cables have a nylon coating between the cable and sleeve that wrinkles when it gets old, making the cable tight in the sleeve.

Answer 8

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