Clutch Adjustment

JBinSD · October 8th, 2012, 03:35 PM

So my clutch engages ridiculously high, like almost all the way out, is spinning the nut next to the lever the only way to control the travel before engagement? (Didn't seem to effect it at all) I'm an idiot with a wrench, so feel free to overstate the obvious. Thanx,
Joel

alex.s · October 8th, 2012, 03:48 PM

haven't had a chance to look at the 300 yet, but there should be the standard adjuster at the handle bar lever, as well as another adjuster at the clutch pull mechanism on the right side of the engine where the cable attaches to the clutch pull lever on the engine... should be two 10mm nuts on either side of the holder plate, loosen the bottom nut, then you can pull it out a bit so you can move the top nut to adjust it, then tighten the bottom nut back down.

JBinSD · October 8th, 2012, 04:05 PM

Thanx Alex, I'll give it a try tonight.

2013 kawi girl · October 8th, 2012, 08:24 PM

And remember this bike has a slipper clutch. It has a short friction zone, basically built with racing in mind (one or two finger shift style). I can literally shift with my thumb and index finger and I'm a girl... heeeheeheee!!!! Clutch engagement is almost at full release to allow this type of shifting. However, you can adjust it slightly to engage sooner by spinning (clockwise will allow for engagement sooner; counter clockwise engagement later) the adjuster at the end of the clutch lever. I wouldn't recommend changing the position of the cable located on the clutch arm.

alex.s · October 8th, 2012, 09:45 PM

There shouldn't be much play. If you want to adjust the default position if the levers you want adjustable levers. Not sure but I don't think the 300 levers are adjustable. Check out pazzo levers or cheap ebay knockoffs that fade like "the2wheels" (popular seller)

Rekognize · October 9th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Heh, they won't fade if you just get it in silver

darkwings · February 2nd, 2013, 01:05 PM

I'm having the same issue. my hand barely extends far enough to use the friction zone. im doing almost all my clutch handling with the tips of my fingers and its extremely difficult to do anything accurately. about half of my starts have been jumping off the line instead of smooth.
has anyone changed the clutch levers yet? do the old 250r ones work or do i need to wait for companies to eventually come out with some for the 300?

CZroe · February 4th, 2013, 10:41 AM

My entire friction zone is also in the last tiny bit of lever travel as I release it.

DaBlue1 · February 4th, 2013, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkwings

....has anyone changed the clutch levers yet? do the old 250r ones work or do i need to wait for companies to eventually come out with some for the 300?

I've seen the adjustable levers for Ninja 250 work. Rideit has adjustable levers for the 300.

Surferboy120 · February 10th, 2013, 07:56 AM

I agree adjustable levers are a great solution. Thats what i did.

Xplorguy · March 22nd, 2013, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferboy120

I agree adjustable levers are a great solution. Thats what i did.

Surfer! Did you go with the Rideit levers? If so, are you pleased with the quality?
Anyone else with opinion on adjustable levers for the 300? Long or short?

felo · March 22nd, 2013, 01:48 PM

imo, i like it that it engages at almost at full release, i can do fast shifting with 2 fingers, awesome imo, i put some shorty levers on my 300, loving it so far

VanGhost · February 11th, 2017, 09:42 PM

Hello. I saw this post and figured I would plead for help. I just installed Pazzo Ebay replica shorts on both. Now my clutch is not working. I can go into first without clutching. When I squeeze lever bike is very difficult to free wheel. Works great in neutral. I cannot go up from there. I am new to working on a mc, but wanot to learn and do what I can myself. With being destitute and penniless, it helps.
Would anyone please be so kind to give me some advice? I was told to play with adjuster by lever, no good. Someone else said that I need to adjust cable on right as well, due to short levers not having the full stroke as the stock. ???

October 8th, 2012, 03:35 PM	#1
JBinSD ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Sandy Eggo north Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300, '99 SV650 tracked Posts: 378	Clutch Adjustment So my clutch engages ridiculously high, like almost all the way out, is spinning the nut next to the lever the only way to control the travel before engagement? (Didn't seem to effect it at all) I'm an idiot with a wrench, so feel free to overstate the obvious. Thanx, Joel

October 8th, 2012, 03:48 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	haven't had a chance to look at the 300 yet, but there should be the standard adjuster at the handle bar lever, as well as another adjuster at the clutch pull mechanism on the right side of the engine where the cable attaches to the clutch pull lever on the engine... should be two 10mm nuts on either side of the holder plate, loosen the bottom nut, then you can pull it out a bit so you can move the top nut to adjust it, then tighten the bottom nut back down. __________________________________________________

October 8th, 2012, 09:45 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	There shouldn't be much play. If you want to adjust the default position if the levers you want adjustable levers. Not sure but I don't think the 300 levers are adjustable. Check out pazzo levers or cheap ebay knockoffs that fade like "the2wheels" (popular seller) __________________________________________________

October 9th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#6
Rekognize ninjette.org member Name: J Location: Toronto Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 103	Heh, they won't fade if you just get it in silver __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300 Build Photoblog Greater Toronto Area 250/300 Riding Group

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October 8th, 2012, 04:05 PM	#3
JBinSD ninjette.org guru Name: Joel Location: Sandy Eggo north Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300, '99 SV650 tracked Posts: 378	Thanx Alex, I'll give it a try tonight.

October 8th, 2012, 08:24 PM	#4
2013 kawi girl ninjette.org member Name: Kawi girl Location: California Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ninja 300 Posts: 38	And remember this bike has a slipper clutch. It has a short friction zone, basically built with racing in mind (one or two finger shift style). I can literally shift with my thumb and index finger and I'm a girl... heeeheeheee!!!! Clutch engagement is almost at full release to allow this type of shifting. However, you can adjust it slightly to engage sooner by spinning (clockwise will allow for engagement sooner; counter clockwise engagement later) the adjuster at the end of the clutch lever. I wouldn't recommend changing the position of the cable located on the clutch arm.

February 2nd, 2013, 01:05 PM	#7
darkwings ninjette.org newbie Name: Jasper Location: portland OR Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 green/blk ABS Posts: 7	I'm having the same issue. my hand barely extends far enough to use the friction zone. im doing almost all my clutch handling with the tips of my fingers and its extremely difficult to do anything accurately. about half of my starts have been jumping off the line instead of smooth. has anyone changed the clutch levers yet? do the old 250r ones work or do i need to wait for companies to eventually come out with some for the 300?

February 4th, 2013, 10:41 AM	#8
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	My entire friction zone is also in the last tiny bit of lever travel as I release it.

February 10th, 2013, 07:56 AM	#10
Surferboy120 Finding some curves.... Name: Thomas Location: Hurst,Texas Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 300 Ninja Posts: 268	I agree adjustable levers are a great solution. Thats what i did.

March 22nd, 2013, 01:48 PM	#12
felo ninjette.org member Name: Carlos Location: Puerto Rico Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300R Posts: 181	imo, i like it that it engages at almost at full release, i can do fast shifting with 2 fingers, awesome imo, i put some shorty levers on my 300, loving it so far

February 11th, 2017, 09:42 PM	#13
VanGhost ninjette.org newbie Name: Christopher Location: Indiana Join Date: Feb 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 650R Posts: 9	Hello. I saw this post and figured I would plead for help. I just installed Pazzo Ebay replica shorts on both. Now my clutch is not working. I can go into first without clutching. When I squeeze lever bike is very difficult to free wheel. Works great in neutral. I cannot go up from there. I am new to working on a mc, but wanot to learn and do what I can myself. With being destitute and penniless, it helps. Would anyone please be so kind to give me some advice? I was told to play with adjuster by lever, no good. Someone else said that I need to adjust cable on right as well, due to short levers not having the full stroke as the stock. ???