clutch biting point..

chuxsta · Post by **chuxsta** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:57 am

again cause im new to this bike model and engine style i was just
curious as to where every ones clutch biting point is....

have read on other blogs etc people complaining about the biting poiint been right at the end of the lever extension,, this wasnt for the storm this was in genral....

but on my storm the biting piont is at the very very very end of the lever extension.. and i dont like it... although im learning to deal with it and its not an issue now i was just curious as to what every one else has....

Firemonkey · Post by **Firemonkey** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:41 pm

Where is your lever adjusted to? Can you not wind the adjuster in to bring the bite closer to the bar?

chuxsta · Post by **chuxsta** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:33 pm

Firemonkey wrote:Where is your lever adjusted to? Can you not wind the adjuster in to bring the bite closer to the bar?

it already is adjusted to the closest point to the bar,, but after looking at the stock storm levers there is no adjuster for the biting point..
there are some hydraulic clutch systems that have adjusters to alter the actual biting point....

adfski · Post by **adfski** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:34 pm

yeah chux I found that when I first got my storm.

I'm used to it now but I am wary of overstressing it as I feel it must be a sign of an old worn clutch. If there is a way of adjusting it I could do with some advice too!

This seriously limits my confidence in trying to wheelie for gods sake.

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:57 pm

Well,
I suppose you could file a mm of the push rod

, but it might be a better idea to see if there is a load of dirt in there first

Also check the hydraulics for air they can be a pig to bleed it all out sometimes,

Pete.l

chuxsta · Post by **chuxsta** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:04 pm

Pete.L wrote:Well,
I suppose you could file a mm of the push rod , but it might be a better idea to see if there is a load of dirt in there first
Also check the hydraulics for air they can be a pig to bleed it all out sometimes,

Pete.l

but is the biting point for all storms right at the end of the lever extension?
and i mean right at the very end..

its nothing major as said by me and adfski im used to it now,,
but found it awkward at first, and cause i have small reach on my hands found it hard to adjust to... having a slightly bent lever, as i have mentioned in another post, dont help matters i know...

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:32 pm

Mine wasn't, it started to bite about half way out.
I think it's more important how far you can pull the lever in before it starts to slip. As long as the clutch isn't slipping when the lever is fully extended then you know you're not causing any damage.
If that's the case then you can either go off and buy some different shaped levers or modifiy the ones you have.
I don't know your mileage but it could well be the clutch has had a hard life (and along with the bend in your lever) it's biting nearer the end of play.
Mix that in with your little puddies and the whole thing becomes a right pain

IMHO I would check the lever seating where the push rod goes into the leaver and make sure it's seated correctly. I would also check for air in the system and remove the slave to make sure the push rod to the clutch hasn't got a load of chain gunk on the end of it. If all that checks out and with a new lever it's still a pain I think you might have to look into changing the clutch plates.

Pete.l

chuxsta · Post by **chuxsta** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:49 pm

Pete.L wrote:Mine wasn't, it started to bite about half way out.
I think it's more important how far you can pull the lever in before it starts to slip. As long as the clutch isn't slipping when the lever is fully extended then you know you're not causing any damage.
If that's the case then you can either go off and buy some different shaped levers or modifiy the ones you have.
I don't know your mileage but it could well be the clutch has had a hard life (and along with the bend in your lever) it's biting nearer the end of play.
Mix that in with your little puddies and the whole thing becomes a right pain
IMHO I would check the lever seating where the push rod goes into the leaver and make sure it's seated correctly. I would also check for air in the system and remove the slave to make sure the push rod to the clutch hasn't got a load of chain gunk on the end of it. If all that checks out and with a new lever it's still a pain I think you might have to look into changing the clutch plates.

Pete.l

well its a 2k4 storm. done 9k miles never seen a drop of rain and the chicken strips on the tyres are un touched. 1 owner..
i very much doubt its had a hard life..but obviously i have no way of knowing that for sure..