r3sc
XS650 Enthusiast
Good Evening All,
Re the clutch on my 73 TX650, I’m getting some miles on the bike now that the weather is improving and I’m finding it great to ride but one thing that lets it down is the fairly heave clutch pull.
During the restoration last year the clutch was totally stripped, plates and springs checked, pushrod checked and new steel ball fitted. I also fitted a new clutch cable which is really well lubricated and the lever is well greased and is running the standard brass bush for the pivot point. I’m fairly confident that the springs are standard OEM items.
The clutch cable is routed as it should be I think and goes down the right hand side of the headstock before crossing under the frame top tube and into the clutch cover. There are no kinks or sharp bends at all but yet the clutch is still fairly heavy.
I’m not a small guy and have the ability to pull it in fine but it gets a bit wearing when I get stuck in traffic.
So, are these bikes renowned for heavy clutch actuation and if so, what do you guys recommend to resolve it?
Any pointers would be much appreciated.
Regards
Pete.
Re the clutch on my 73 TX650, I’m getting some miles on the bike now that the weather is improving and I’m finding it great to ride but one thing that lets it down is the fairly heave clutch pull.
During the restoration last year the clutch was totally stripped, plates and springs checked, pushrod checked and new steel ball fitted. I also fitted a new clutch cable which is really well lubricated and the lever is well greased and is running the standard brass bush for the pivot point. I’m fairly confident that the springs are standard OEM items.
The clutch cable is routed as it should be I think and goes down the right hand side of the headstock before crossing under the frame top tube and into the clutch cover. There are no kinks or sharp bends at all but yet the clutch is still fairly heavy.
I’m not a small guy and have the ability to pull it in fine but it gets a bit wearing when I get stuck in traffic.
So, are these bikes renowned for heavy clutch actuation and if so, what do you guys recommend to resolve it?
Any pointers would be much appreciated.
Regards
Pete.