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Since: Jun 26, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2004 7:02 pm
Post subject: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment
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Hi all,
Delurking for all to see. Anyone know the best way to adjust the clutch
on the 650? Not how to adjust it, but how best to set it up. About the
last 1/2 to 3/4 inch of lever motion gets me rolling. Also, when I put
it into first gear I get a pretty loud clunk, but it's only stalled the
motor once. Does anyone still have the 650 service manual on PDF? If so
would you e-mail it to me? Remove underwear to e-mail me.
Thanks,
Rich
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Since: May 13, 2004
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 6:56 pm
Post subject: Re: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Limey <limes2hundert.RemoveThis@gft.midco.net> wrote in message news:<10ds03fdreimu1e.RemoveThis@corp.supernews.com>...
> Hi all,
> Delurking for all to see. Anyone know the best way to adjust the clutch
> on the 650? Not how to adjust it, but how best to set it up. About the
> last 1/2 to 3/4 inch of lever motion gets me rolling. Also, when I put
> it into first gear I get a pretty loud clunk, but it's only stalled the
> motor once. Does anyone still have the 650 service manual on PDF? If so
> would you e-mail it to me? Remove underwear to e-mail me.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
> limes2hundertunderwear.RemoveThis@gft.midco.net
Forgive me if I'm misunderstanding your question, but it sounds like
you have no play in your lever. You're supposed to have about an inch
of play at the end of travel, that is, after the clutch is fully
disengaged. You adjust this by pushing back the rubber cover where
the cable emerges from the lever mount and turning the cable out for
less play and in for more play. If you can't get enough play there,
you adjust the clutch cable down near the trans. It's all pretty
simple. I found that I had to increase the play just a tad because my
hand is smaller than would be right for the suggested play. I also
found that the amount of play increases and decreases with the engine
temp, so I had to adjust it several times to get it just right. The
shifting on my new 650 Classic is still a bit rough. If this doesn't
improve over time, I'll probably replace the stock clutch with a
Barnett racing clutch. I did this on a Honda I owned a long time ago
and the improvement was like a whole new motorcycle.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> |
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Since: Jun 26, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2004 11:38 pm
Post subject: Re: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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traveler wrote:
> Limey <limes2hundert DeleteThis @gft.midco.net> wrote in message news:<10ds03fdreimu1e DeleteThis @corp.supernews.com>...
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>>Hi all,
>>Delurking for all to see. Anyone know the best way to adjust the clutch
>>on the 650? Not how to adjust it, but how best to set it up. About the
>>last 1/2 to 3/4 inch of lever motion gets me rolling. Also, when I put
>>it into first gear I get a pretty loud clunk, but it's only stalled the
>>motor once. Does anyone still have the 650 service manual on PDF? If so
>>would you e-mail it to me? Remove underwear to e-mail me.
>>
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Rich
>>
>>limes2hundertunderwear@gft.midco.net
>
>
> Forgive me if I'm misunderstanding your question, but it sounds like
> you have no play in your lever. You're supposed to have about an inch
> of play at the end of travel, that is, after the clutch is fully
> disengaged. You adjust this by pushing back the rubber cover where
> the cable emerges from the lever mount and turning the cable out for
> less play and in for more play. If you can't get enough play there,
> you adjust the clutch cable down near the trans. It's all pretty
> simple. I found that I had to increase the play just a tad because my
> hand is smaller than would be right for the suggested play. I also
> found that the amount of play increases and decreases with the engine
> temp, so I had to adjust it several times to get it just right. The
> shifting on my new 650 Classic is still a bit rough. If this doesn't
> improve over time, I'll probably replace the stock clutch with a
> Barnett racing clutch. I did this on a Honda I owned a long time ago
> and the improvement was like a whole new motorcycle.
You're right. I don't seem to have any play at the end of the levers
travel. I'll do some adjusting on it in the morning.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment |
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Since: Aug 06, 2004
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2004 3:17 pm
Post subject: Re: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Limey" <limes2hundert DeleteThis @gft.midco.net> wrote in message
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> traveler wrote:
> > Limey <limes2hundert DeleteThis @gft.midco.net> wrote in message
news:<10ds03fdreimu1e DeleteThis @corp.supernews.com>...
> You're right. I don't seem to have any play at the end of the levers
> travel. I'll do some adjusting on it in the morning.
>
Mine was the same way. My husband and I readjusted it, and now it's great.
It grabs in just the right place. As an added bonus, I don't stall the bike
out much anymore. 
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Emily E.
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.emilyw.com" target="_blank">http://www.emilyw.com</a><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment |
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Since: Jul 03, 2004
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 9:57 am
Post subject: Re: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Limey wrote:
> Hi all,
> Delurking for all to see. Anyone know the best way to adjust the clutch
> on the 650? Not how to adjust it, but how best to set it up. About the
> last 1/2 to 3/4 inch of lever motion gets me rolling. Also, when I put
> it into first gear I get a pretty loud clunk, but it's only stalled the
> motor once. Does anyone still have the 650 service manual on PDF? If so
> would you e-mail it to me? Remove underwear to e-mail me.
>
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
> limes2hundertunderwear.DeleteThis@gft.midco.net
My wife's 650 and every other 650 VStar I've seen is the same way. I've
tried adjusting it and even had the dealer look at it. No change. The
clutch engages very near the end of the handle travel.
I'd be interested to know if you have any success.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment |
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Since: Aug 06, 2004
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 10:21 am
Post subject: Re: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Laurie McLeod" <a.mcleod RemoveThis @sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:40E6AD22.BF26379D@sympatico.ca...
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> Limey wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > Delurking for all to see. Anyone know the best way to adjust the clutch
> > on the 650? Not how to adjust it, but how best to set it up. About the
> > last 1/2 to 3/4 inch of lever motion gets me rolling. Also, when I put
> > it into first gear I get a pretty loud clunk, but it's only stalled the
> > motor once. Does anyone still have the 650 service manual on PDF? If so
> > would you e-mail it to me? Remove underwear to e-mail me.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Rich
> >
> > limes2hundertunderwear RemoveThis @gft.midco.net
>
> My wife's 650 and every other 650 VStar I've seen is the same way. I've
> tried adjusting it and even had the dealer look at it. No change. The
> clutch engages very near the end of the handle travel.
>
> I'd be interested to know if you have any success.
My husband adjusted my lever, and it works much better now. I don't know
why that wouldn't work for you though.
--
Emily E.
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.emilyw.com" target="_blank">http://www.emilyw.com</a><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 2:31 pm
Post subject: Re: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Laurie McLeod wrote:
>
> Limey wrote:
>
>
>>Hi all,
>>Delurking for all to see. Anyone know the best way to adjust the clutch
>>on the 650? Not how to adjust it, but how best to set it up. About the
>>last 1/2 to 3/4 inch of lever motion gets me rolling. Also, when I put
>>it into first gear I get a pretty loud clunk, but it's only stalled the
>>motor once. Does anyone still have the 650 service manual on PDF? If so
>>would you e-mail it to me? Remove underwear to e-mail me.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Rich
>>
>>limes2hundertunderwear@gft.midco.net
>
>
> My wife's 650 and every other 650 VStar I've seen is the same way. I've
> tried adjusting it and even had the dealer look at it. No change. The
> clutch engages very near the end of the handle travel.
>
> I'd be interested to know if you have any success.
>
Adjusting the free play helped quite a bit. The friction zone is still
pretty small, but not at the end of the lever travel anymore. It shifts
better now so the ride is more enjoyable.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment |
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Since: Jul 03, 2004
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 6:28 pm
Post subject: Re: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Limey wrote:
> Laurie McLeod wrote:
> >
> > Limey wrote:
> >
> >
> >>Hi all,
> >>Delurking for all to see. Anyone know the best way to adjust the clutch
> >>on the 650? Not how to adjust it, but how best to set it up. About the
> >>last 1/2 to 3/4 inch of lever motion gets me rolling. Also, when I put
> >>it into first gear I get a pretty loud clunk, but it's only stalled the
> >>motor once. Does anyone still have the 650 service manual on PDF? If so
> >>would you e-mail it to me? Remove underwear to e-mail me.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>Rich
> >>
> >>limes2hundertunderwear@gft.midco.net
> >
> >
> > My wife's 650 and every other 650 VStar I've seen is the same way. I've
> > tried adjusting it and even had the dealer look at it. No change. The
> > clutch engages very near the end of the handle travel.
> >
> > I'd be interested to know if you have any success.
> >
> Adjusting the free play helped quite a bit. The friction zone is still
> pretty small, but not at the end of the lever travel anymore. It shifts
> better now so the ride is more enjoyable.
I have adjusted her lever but it still engages well past the half way mark of
the lever. She doesn't seem to mind it but it's quite far compared to my
1100.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: V-Star 650 clutch adjustment |
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