Clutch lever with too much play. how to fix?

5evenz · November 10th, 2011, 02:13 AM

I threw on some ride it levers and my clutch has a lot more movement/play while fully out. it does not rattle vertically but rather horizontally. how can this be fixed?

Link to original page on YouTube.

k-os · November 10th, 2011, 07:24 AM

You could try shimming it with some shim stock. Fastenal carries it. I think the 11/32" ID shim stock would work. You'd have to check what the diameter is of clutch lever bolt. For some reason 8mm is coming to mind.

Link.

rockNroll · November 10th, 2011, 08:41 AM

check your clutch cable adjustment

k-os · November 10th, 2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rockNroll

check your clutch cable adjustment

His issue isn't the clutch cable being too loose. The "thickness" of the lever he installed seems to be too thin so there is play in the lever bolted to the perch.

setasai · November 10th, 2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

You could try shimming it with some shim stock. Fastenal carries it. I think the 11/32" ID shim stock would work. You'd have to check what the diameter is of clutch lever bolt. For some reason 8mm is coming to mind.

Link.

Similar idea, see if you can find some aluminum or brass tubing that'll go around the bolt to tighten it up. Then add some shims on top and bottom until everything is smooth. While you're at it, grease it up with some bearing grease.

k-os · November 10th, 2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by setasai

Similar idea, see if you can find some aluminum or brass tubing that'll go around the bolt to tighten it up. Then add some shims on top and bottom until everything is smooth. While you're at it, grease it up with some bearing grease.

I haven't had my 250 levers off, but is there not a shoulder on the bolt to fit the lever tight and help it pivot easy? On my Honda the bolt has a long shoulder that goes into the bushing on the lever.

DaBlue1 · November 10th, 2011, 01:36 PM

Just make sure the lever has the proper amount of slack. These adjustable levers have a little bit of horizontal play because they flex forward and backwards. What you see and feel is the lever flexing forward a bit which is normal and necessary for using the adjustment lever easily. Keep in mind the lever is in 2 pieces. As long as it does not rattle while riding, you should be fine. mine does the same thing if I wiggle it hard enough. Check my review on the adjustable levers.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...4&postcount=15

setasai · November 10th, 2011, 01:40 PM

There is but if the levers are aftermarket, it may not fit correctly. The OPs video showed aftermarket levers so I dont know how well they were supposed to fit or if he purchased an incorrect model.

Best course of action is to make sure it is designed for this bike and fits correctly but otherwise, he would have to do some adjustments to get them to fit the way he wants.. Nothing I've suggested would impact the usability or safety of the levers.

rockNroll · November 10th, 2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

His issue isn't the clutch cable being too loose. The "thickness" of the lever he installed seems to be too thin so there is play in the lever bolted to the perch.

He said horizontal movement, not up and down. Wouldn't the lever being thin be called up and down movement? In his video it looks like he's moving the lever in the direction of apply/release, not up and down.

5evenz · November 10th, 2011, 04:38 PM

Yeah the Rideit levers have received good reviews. the brake is totally fine and being adjustable there is a bit more movement away from the grip in order to adjust them. But in my case there is at least 3/4 inch too much movement. also a tiny bit of plastic came out of there about the size of pen tip during install. maybe just debris as i cant find anything like it on my friends ninja. either way i will tinker with these suggestions and post what i find.

k-os · November 10th, 2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5evenz

Yeah the Rideit levers have received good reviews. the brake is totally fine and being adjustable there is a bit more movement away from the grip in order to adjust them. But in my case there is at least 3/4 inch too much movement. also a tiny bit of plastic came out of there about the size of pen tip during install. maybe just debris as i cant find anything like it on my friends ninja. either way i will tinker with these suggestions and post what i find.

The piece of plastic you found is probably the clutch lever switch. You just broke the pin off of it.

DaBlue1 · November 11th, 2011, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

The piece of plastic you found is probably the clutch lever switch. You just broke the pin off of it.

What he said.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...76&postcount=2

November 10th, 2011, 02:13 AM	#1
5evenz ninjette.org member Name: Sev Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165	Clutch lever with too much play. how to fix? I threw on some ride it levers and my clutch has a lot more movement/play while fully out. it does not rattle vertically but rather horizontally. how can this be fixed? Link to original page on YouTube.

November 10th, 2011, 08:41 AM	#3
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	check your clutch cable adjustment __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

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November 10th, 2011, 07:24 AM	#2
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	You could try shimming it with some shim stock. Fastenal carries it. I think the 11/32" ID shim stock would work. You'd have to check what the diameter is of clutch lever bolt. For some reason 8mm is coming to mind. Link.

November 10th, 2011, 01:36 PM	#7
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Just make sure the lever has the proper amount of slack. These adjustable levers have a little bit of horizontal play because they flex forward and backwards. What you see and feel is the lever flexing forward a bit which is normal and necessary for using the adjustment lever easily. Keep in mind the lever is in 2 pieces. As long as it does not rattle while riding, you should be fine. mine does the same thing if I wiggle it hard enough. Check my review on the adjustable levers. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...4&postcount=15

November 10th, 2011, 01:40 PM	#8
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	There is but if the levers are aftermarket, it may not fit correctly. The OPs video showed aftermarket levers so I dont know how well they were supposed to fit or if he purchased an incorrect model. Best course of action is to make sure it is designed for this bike and fits correctly but otherwise, he would have to do some adjustments to get them to fit the way he wants.. Nothing I've suggested would impact the usability or safety of the levers.

November 10th, 2011, 04:38 PM	#10
5evenz ninjette.org member Name: Sev Location: Vancouver Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09' 250r Thunder Blue Posts: 165	Yeah the Rideit levers have received good reviews. the brake is totally fine and being adjustable there is a bit more movement away from the grip in order to adjust them. But in my case there is at least 3/4 inch too much movement. also a tiny bit of plastic came out of there about the size of pen tip during install. maybe just debris as i cant find anything like it on my friends ninja. either way i will tinker with these suggestions and post what i find.