Tight Controls on the pre-gen

parox91 · September 23rd, 2013, 11:31 AM

My gf has a 2004 pregen and I have a 2007, her ninja's controls are harder to use than mine (i.e. more effort in compressing the clutch), anyway to remedy this? Just spray a lot of wd40 through the lines?

Chicagobob · September 23rd, 2013, 11:53 AM

Not WD40. First, check the clutch cable for kinks, dents or wear. If it looks good, lube it with aerosol cable cable lubricant and a cable lubricating tool. They are available from Amazon and other sellers.

Even if you replace the cable, you should have the lubricant for future use (works on throttle cables, too).

Lychee · September 23rd, 2013, 01:58 PM

Also, lubricate the pivot bolt and areas of contact between the lever and the perch. The pivot bolt should only be snug, not super tight. The locking nut will hold it on.

parox91 · September 23rd, 2013, 02:02 PM

Thanks for your help guys, I will do this after I work on her CCT... heard a ticking from her engine

Lychee · September 23rd, 2013, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by parox91

Thanks for your help guys, I will do this after I work on her CCT... heard a ticking from her engine

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Cam_cha...sioner_removal

Don't fix it unless you're sure it is broken... It would cause timinig problems. Symptoms for chain timing problems would include hard starting, combustion into the air box, or after fire. The ticking sound could simply be loose valve train noise. If the engine runs smooth, the CCT is unlikely to be broken. At least, that is my opinion.

Why not fix her suspension instead- that comes broken from the factory!

parox91 · September 23rd, 2013, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lychee

http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Cam_cha...sioner_removal

Don't fix it unless you're sure it is broken... It would cause timinig problems. Symptoms for chain timing problems would include hard starting, combustion into the air box, or after fire. The ticking sound could simply be loose valve train noise. If the engine runs smooth, the CCT is unlikely to be broken. At least, that is my opinion.

Why not fix her suspension instead- that comes broken from the factory!

I've reset it on both bikes before, and her bike has had an aftermarket lowering kit installed so the suspension is now even worse off than from the factory haha. The CCT actually gets stuck on her bike for some reason. I had a bad ticking noise on mine because that was stuck but hers happens more often... Everything on her bike is a little bit more "sticky" than mine... must be cause it's an '04 or something.

I've had dreams where I've dipped her entire bike into WD-40 lol

September 23rd, 2013, 11:31 AM	#1
parox91 ninjette.org member Name: Not Applicable Location: hamden ct Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 171	Tight Controls on the pre-gen My gf has a 2004 pregen and I have a 2007, her ninja's controls are harder to use than mine (i.e. more effort in compressing the clutch), anyway to remedy this? Just spray a lot of wd40 through the lines?

September 23rd, 2013, 01:58 PM	#3
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	Also, lubricate the pivot bolt and areas of contact between the lever and the perch. The pivot bolt should only be snug, not super tight. The locking nut will hold it on. __________________________________________________ Unregistered found this post helpful. Track Day Preparation Checklist 1. Financial 2. Mental 3. Physical 4. Gear / Bike

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September 23rd, 2013, 11:53 AM	#2
Chicagobob ninjette.org guru Name: Bob Location: Chicago Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): '06 Ninja 250, 2018 Honda GL1800B Posts: 315	Not WD40. First, check the clutch cable for kinks, dents or wear. If it looks good, lube it with aerosol cable cable lubricant and a cable lubricating tool. They are available from Amazon and other sellers. Even if you replace the cable, you should have the lubricant for future use (works on throttle cables, too).

September 23rd, 2013, 02:02 PM	#4
parox91 ninjette.org member Name: Not Applicable Location: hamden ct Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 171	Thanks for your help guys, I will do this after I work on her CCT... heard a ticking from her engine