Hard Clutch Pull

[Z400/400ex]

I have a 2001 400ex and the clutch is hard to pull. The clutch seems to be working fine, but my hand is getting worn out.
Any suggestions???:confused:

Oh yeah I replaced the cable and that was not the problem

[nismo]

mine was hard to pull in but its a 87 i just put some wd40 down the clutch cable and it was easier or u could replace it. it might be something else but thats what it was for me

[cheetah]

Magura Hydraulic Clutch:blah:

[Silverfox@C&DRacing]

Lube the cable it will help. Or replace the cable with a new one it will be alot better:)

[seven]

Originally posted by cheetah
Magura Hydraulic Clutch:blah:
I agree, bought one for my R and love it!

[drip]

Get a new cable, it will help. Make sure you route it correctly. Mine was very hard to pull and I looked at the cable and it was starting to fray. My buddy's 400ex was starting to get a little harder to pull so we lubed the cable up and it helped. Check your cable to see if you need a new one or if yours just needs lubed.

buy the $10 cable luber from whoever. I just replaced my original stock clutch cable after 3 years of use because i lubed it with a cable luber every month. I could tell a slight difference after switching it with a new one. They are worth their weight in gold i think..

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by Silverfox@C&DRacing
Lube the cable it will help. Or replace the cable with a new one it will be alot better:)

[MOFO]

Originally posted by Z400/400ex


Oh yeah I replaced the cable and that was not the problem


Hey yo mofo's.... he already replaced the cable. If you have the cable routed right (no kinks - kinda hard to get a kink) and have it adjusted properly...it should pull in pretty nice. Either you have some internal clutch problems or you need to work on your grip a bit. :blah:

numbnuts jerry up there ^ his lever is really hard to pull but hes got real strong forearms cuz his wife works nights! :devil: :blah:

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by 93 300ex
numbnuts jerry up there ^ his lever is really hard to pull but hes got real strong forearms cuz his wife works nights! :devil: :blah:

But I have yo momma here to keep me entertained............:devil:

Originally posted by AtvMxRider
But I have yo momma here to keep me entertained............:devil:

dude thats really not cool. my mom died when i was 5.

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by 93 300ex
dude thats really not cool. my mom died when i was 5.


They just told you that. She's really here with me. Give me your email address and I'll send you some pics;) :devil: .

[MOFO]

I just thought of this, but how is your lever mounted? Are you using the stock setup? Does your lever move freely without the cable on it... sounds stupid, but worth checking. Make sure its not cranked on there, causing resistance in the lever itself.

[Z400/400ex]

It is not the cable nor the lever. And it is not my Kung Fu grip.

It has to be the inside the clutch. What are the systems of bad plates or basket???

Thanks:macho