YPVS Clutch Adjustment.

[tony1964]

Sorry for going over old ground, i have read a few of the clutch adjustment threads and i just need to clarify a few things.

1/ Where it says in the manual to set the clutch cable so that the clutch actuating lever aligns with the index mark on the casings, i take it means the pointy out bit in the photo, if that's correct then i don't have enough adjustment in the cable, i have purchased a replacement cable from Norbo (see photo) so it's not down to the cable being stretched and the clutch arm is new.

2/ If i take all the adjustment out of the cable and set the clutch up like that, then pull the lever in the actuating lever  lines up with the mark (don't think that's how it's meant to be done though) when adjusting the clutch centre screw it says to back it off a quarter of a turn, once done you have a little free play in the centre screw and nut, which i believe is correct? when i take up any slack in the cable that free play goes, i believe your meant to have the free play so there's no constant friction on the ball bearing and pusher rod, is this correct?

PS i should have cleaned that carb before fitting it.

 
PICT2686 by Anthony Baker, on Flickr

PICT2688 by Anthony Baker, on Flickr


Many Thanks

Tony

[Yogi]

Hi Tony

Loosen off the cable
Push the actuating arm by hand towards the pointer until it stops
Hold against the stop whilst adjusting the center bolt until the two pointers align
Hold the center bolt with screwdriver while locking the nut
Adjust the clutch cable to take up the slack but leave a little free play

If the cable is still too loose add an extra adjuster where it clamps on the casing under the carbs
Alternatively get a nos cable

Matt

[tony1964]

Apr 8, 2018 19:25:10 GMT 1 Yogi said:

Hi Tony

Loosen off the cable
Push the actuating arm by hand towards the pointer until it stops
Hold against the stop whilst adjusting the center bolt until the two pointers align
Hold the center bolt with screwdriver while locking the nut
Adjust the clutch cable to take up the slack but leave a little free play

If the cable is still too loose add an extra adjuster where it clamps on the casing under the carbs
Alternatively get a nos cable

Matt

Thanks for replying Yogi, will give that a go, was also thinking of getting the cable shortened, not many places that do that local now though.

Tony

[muttsnuts]

I make cables etc, so can shorten it for you if required, just flick me a message

[Shytalk]

Have you got the correct clutch perch at the handlebar side for the LC2? I haven't seen any pictures of the whole bike so don't know, but the perch can also affect the cable length........

[midlifecrisisrd]

As above

An lc2 cable will only be correct with an lc2 perch

The distance from the adjuster to the nipple locating point on the lever is different

Steve

[tony1964]

Thanks muttnutts.


This is what on the bike
PICT2691 by Anthony Baker, on Flickr

PICT2692 by Anthony Baker, on Flickr

Tony

[Shytalk]

Well that’s not the correct clutch perch for an LC2, so that is most likely the cause, you can always get a replacement cable made up by Mutts or get the correct perch and go from there.

[tony1964]

Apr 11, 2018 20:14:16 GMT 1 Shytalk said:

Well that’s not the correct clutch perch for an LC2, so that is most likely the cause, you can always get a replacement cable made up by Mutts or get the correct perch and go from there.

Thanks  Shytalk,

[bare]

Find and Buy a Genuine Yama Clutch cable From a Newer Yama I fitted one from an early R6(?)
Yes it's a bit longer and took a bit of thought/effort to route it decently.
But.. The inner kept Falling out of the sleeve during install attempts. Yup! that slippery :-)
Also the moderne Yama Clutch cables have a Threaded Clutch end fitting as well.
2 Advantages:
Double the adjustment range
A Capable cable mounting.
One can bin the Silly spring cable end hold down Bodge foisted onto Valvies
Open up the case boss a wee bit and the threaded Cable end can be bolted in solidly.
Yer welcome

[Shytalk]

Apr 11, 2018 21:14:59 GMT 1 tony1964 said:

Apr 11, 2018 20:14:16 GMT 1 Shytalk said:

Well that’s not the correct clutch perch for an LC2, so that is most likely the cause, you can always get a replacement cable made up by Mutts or get the correct perch and go from there.

Thanks  Shytalk,

Tony, I might have a spare one in the garage, I’ll have a look if you want one?

[tony1964]

Yes please Shytalk, that would be great, i missed out on one on here yesterday by a couple of hours 


Tony