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Thanks for this description, it helps clarify the process of adjustment for those of us who are new to it. Removing the left side cover and replacing the pushrod seal etc., really helps to get a visual of how everything works together as well.
I got it to work alright after all. Thank you all for your help! Think I may need a new assembly at some point , but for the meantime the new clutch cable helped, as well as all the tips you guys provided. it's definitely smoother, not a single finger pull but better. Clutch engages now when...
Is there a way I can make up for the lack of travel on the worm drive at the perch? I will likely order the new assembly but would like to take it out in the meantime.
Yeah after looking at it a bit more and putting it in different positions I can see what you mean. If it's installed wrong, the drive isn't seated completely.
I just pulled the male end of the drive out and inspected the nylon female end, it all looks okay and moves smoothly and without issue by hand when the cable is off. So I'm guessing something else is up.
Gonna reassemble everything and give it another shot. Maybe the new cable fixed the issue .
Okay well thanks a lot guys for the quick responses. Don't get too many days to work on this and want to get her back on the road!
I'll look at the nylon and see if I have to order that.. Or perhaps just order a new assembly.
The original problem was that the clutch lever wasn't really...
I didn't disassemble the worm gear to check the nylon part, but perhaps that could be what's happening. I'll look into that. The ball bearing is inside, just kind of stuck towards the back with grease. Should it move more freely?
The clutch feels tight when I pull it, very tough to get it back to the handle bar. I'll get a video in a minute once I put the case back on. I backed the worm drive screw out pretty far then screwed back in until I felt a little resistance then back a 1/4 turn. Then tightened then nut.
I have...