Hello again,
I just wanted to post an update to the clutch replacement project I am currently working on. I would estimate I am 90% done.
Where I am having some trouble is the clutch cable adjustment. The manual talks about two locations for adjusting the clutch cable. I attached a couple of photos of my motorcycle to help in my questions. On the left crankcase cover is the screw lock nut (item 4 in the photo) and the Phillips screw (item 3). At the clutch lever, there's the adjuster locknut (item 1) and the adjuster (item 2). I tried to adjust all of these as best I could. Currently, I can put the motorcycle in neutral, release the clutch lever and the motorcycle moves freely. I can put the motorcycle in 1st gear, release the clutch lever and the bike does not move, as expected. When the motorcycle is still in 1st gear and I press the clutch lever, I can move the bike, but not as freely as if it were in neutral. An added piece of info, I still did not put any oil in the motorcycle in case I need to remove the right side crankcase cover again. I did soak the friction plates and the discs for several hours before installation.
Questions:
1) Should I expect slight resistance in moving the motorcycle when the motorcycle is in 1st gear and I have the clutch lever pressed all the way?
2) From the photos, could you tell me if my adjustments for the clutch cable looks correct? For example, the Phillips screw is sticking out a few mm beyond the hex lock nut. Also, at the lever, the adjuster is almost out of the handle. Should it be screwed in more?
3) Finally, may someone explain how each of the numbered items in the photos work together (or separately) in adjusting the clutch and could one of these adjustments explain why I am still feeling slight resistance in moving the motorcycle when in 1st gear and clutch lever pressed all the way.
Thanks.