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Replaced Release Screw

After a return journey of about 500 miles up North, all non motorway, my clutch wrist,(as well as my knees) were a bit stiff.
Then I started to have think about standing starts a bit more as the clutch felt a bit sticky, made pulling off a bit un elegant.
So last Friday I removed the clutch cable, which was a little stiff, and gave it a good lube. That done, and nice and smooth, refitted, it still felt a little juddery.
So then took the Clutch release screw assembly off, (the unit the clutch cable connects to). Re greased that, but still not happy, so I stripped the screw down, to find the races the bearings run in, were actually corroded, so the bearings were not running smoothly.
Ordered a new unit and cable, (under £40 for the pair) fitted them today, and it’s like a new bike, must be what it was like when it was new.

Think I’ll do me throttle now.
Mike

Re: Replaced Release Screw

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Originally Posted by shelleyamy (Post 1581597)

Cool its better, but a simply wire brush and lube wasn't gonna do the trick on the old one then?

Re: Replaced Release Screw

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Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S (Post 1581639)

Cool its better, but a simply wire brush and lube wasn't gonna do the trick on the old one then?

No, i did try but the rust had damaged the races, must me made of cheapo steel.

Re: Replaced Release Screw

When you say a new unit, do you mean the corkscrew assembly with the single barrings in it? if so i'd greatly appreciate it if you'd link me to where you bought it from.

Re: Replaced Release Screw

Wooooooooo!!!! A rave from the grave!

Try Robinsons Foundry or Wemoto.