Stiff Clutch

[daiglea]

Hey guy's,

My clutch lever is realy stiff and hard to pull in. Do you guys know what could be the problem. My cable runs great and freely. Is there any more option's out there to replace the stock one that i got now..

Thanks

buy a cable luber and lube it up or buy a new cable...also if your still using your stock clutch lever,,,get a CR perch and lever instead..much better..:D

[86atc250r]

Buy a new cable. You might be surprised at how inexpensive they are straight from Honda (if I remeber correctly, they are less than $10 thru serviceHonda).

With control cables, they can feel smooth when you check them by hand, but may drag significantly under load.

Replace the cable and you'll be happy.

I wouldn't bother trying to lube it if it's feeling stiff, it's already too late. Just get a new one and if you want to lube it, do it *before* it needs it.

[DarkStarRacing]

rico who makes your cr lever and perch and where can i get one?

they make this thing called like EZ CLUTCH or suntin my friend has it on his bombardier 250 dirtbike and it makes the clutch alot easier to pull

Originally posted by DarkStarRacing
rico who makes your cr lever and perch and where can i get one?

Just about anybody will have them,,,I'd recommend the quadshop for the best prices..get a E-block off plate too...

[Razorback]

eldoexrider01 has a setup with a MSR raptor perch and some sort of reducer (white bros. i think), and it felt pretty close to my hydraulic clutch.

if you can afford the magura hydraulic, i strongly recommend it.

[bmf400ex]

spank more often to increase arm strength :D

[Castor-426ex]

wtf...thats not right...lmao

[GreatAim]

ewwwww

[JabberJaw]

Originally posted by bmf400ex
spank more often to increase arm strength :D

And be sure to get your eyes checked often.

[Steven]

It is most likely your clutch cable. Mine got very hard to pull over time. To fix it I tried one of those cable lube kits. It helped a little but it was still really stiff. Then I detatched the cable from the linkage on the trans case to check its overation. It moved very freely causing me to think it wasn't the cable causing the stiffness.

I was stumped so I asked the local honda dealer. They informed me the cables go bad on the 400ex all the time. They sold me a new OEM cable for $13.00 or so. I installed it and to my amazement, it now works like new. Try getting a new cable, it cost the same or less than the cable maintenance kit and will likely fix the problem.

Steve

[daiglea]

Thanks guys i changed my cable last night and the clutch works great. Too great cause i went to the track last night and took a nice little spill. Now i have a terible time walking.:devil

one thing, i spank it with my right hand, and my clutch is on the left, im gonna switch my clutch and brake lever arojnd:eek: :huh

[stocktires]

Or break your right wrist, be in a full arm cast for 3 months and become left handed like I did! :D

[Castor-426ex]

you see how this thread went from stiff clutch to masturbation?? i sure as heck didnt...lmao

[GreatAim]

Originally posted by Castor-400ex
you see how this thread went from stiff clutch to masturbation?? i sure as heck didnt...lmao

lmao