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Originally Posted by InvisiBill
The 500 is known for losing power to clutch slippage, so upgraded springs are a fairly common recommendation. http://www.ex-500.com/wiki/index.php...gs_Replacement I'm personally using the EBC CSK10, and happy with my ~$10 purchase.
I wouldn't expect it on a low-mileage bike, but the cable itself might be bad and stretching. Lack of maintenance by the PO maybe?
You want Gen2 EX500 perches, so '94-'09 for that model. |
Thanks Bill - we may have to give those a try then.
The bike is a 2009, only has 2500 miles on it, and was purchased as a left-over in 2011. I've adjusted the freeplay on the cable to where it should be. Adjusting the lever helped slightly, but it feels like the clutch is just engaging softly like the springs are weak - which sounds like a possibility.