CLUTCH LEVER QUESTION

[sirch345]

Ben said - 'You could try moving the bar clamp further up the handlebars so you're using it closer to the end (more levereage = less force required) '
Not sure what this means, could anyone explain further.....

Cheers
wrist ache

Basically Ben is refering to the actual space on the handlebar. If you look at your VTR you will see that the actual clamp which fits around the handlebar to hold the clutch mastercylinder in place, can be fitted right next to your handlebar grip (more force required to operate) or slid up the bar (as Ben suggested) to the maxium distance it can be fitted away from handlebar grip, to give the most use of the lever = less force required,
I hope you can understand that,

Chris.

[sirch345]

Errr! is that the one on the left or the right???

Pete.l

Its the one in the middle Pete

And i thought that was the choke

Seriously now.
It might be worth removing your slave cylinder before you go and spend any money.
All the grease and grit that gets caught in it, off the chain, can build up and the push rod which goes into the gearbox might need cleaning off or (and I know there is a protective cover for you smart asses out there) the crud can penetrate around the actual piston itself. So get you self a big bottle of "Engine Gunk" and give the lot a good degrease.
Once it's all clean see if you have any improvement. Oh! and remove the cluth lever and strip the grease and replace it with some new that should help a little.
Pete.l
See....I'm not just a pretty face I KNOW STUFF TOO

I don't know Pete, changing gear with the choke
No wonder your're not getting many miles to a tank full

I'll be sensible now,
Thanks Pete for your thought's about the possible clutch issue, i'll have to check that out

Chris.

Who said not just a pretty face hey?
Bet it was Kaz!!!!!

[sirch345]

Just compaired my clutch with another Storm in one of our local bike shops, but could not tell the difference between the two
So it appears mine could be normal

Chris.

[yellafella]

Just have to build up your left hand wont ya ? Right one two . . .left one two . . . right one two . . . . left one two . . . !!!!!
Worked for me !!!!

[Pete.L]

I agree
What have you and Kevg been doing with your right hand that you haven't been doing with the left?

[kevg]

No comment

[sirch345]

Ok Yellafella and Pete.L
I had wondered how long it would take for a smart answer
Obviously only a few minutes
Right must go, have to practice my new exercises

Chris.

[yellafella]

Would have been there straight away but checked the thread out too late ! Anyway. . . .enjoy !!!!