Clutch lever Re- turn spring

keithmaine · 03-31-2016, 12:39 PM

After adjusting my clutch with the proper slack. And the hand lever having req. 10mm to 20mm free play. I hate that the lever does not return home many bikes have a light spring to return the lever home or all the way forward. Is my bike odd or are all the RX3 setup this way?

rjmorel · 03-31-2016, 01:04 PM

Mine is the same and doesn't return the last little bit, but I'm thinking when riding the first little bump in the road will giggle it back all the way. I'll have to watch it when riding next time. It seems like the only spring pulling it back home is the clutch pressure plate springs. And it has to compress the clutch safety switch under the lever working against it. An annoyance but doesn't mean it's a problem I guess .Maybe lubing the lever pivot will help some. rj

SpudRider · 03-31-2016, 01:47 PM

All five of my motorcycles, including the RX3, are set up the same as yours. However, my clutch lever does return to full extension. I suggest you try lubricating the clutch cable.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ice-Cable-Lube

keithmaine · 03-31-2016, 03:37 PM

I have that very set up I try that out

Jay In Milpitas · 03-31-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by keithmaine

After adjusting my clutch with the proper slack. And the hand lever having req. 10mm to 20mm free play. I hate that the lever does not return home many bikes have a light spring to return the lever home or all the way forward. Is my bike odd or are all the RX3 setup this way?

If you look close you will see that the clutch safety switch pushes the lever away from the perch. Must be a stout little puppy.

keithmaine · 04-01-2016, 07:57 AM

Jay you are correct there is actually a spring action stopping it from returning to full home or extended. If I push it forward to fully extended it springs right back to the end of my free play.

I will have to look into it further there must be some tweaking that can be done.

willy dog · 04-01-2016, 09:05 AM

mine is the same thanks for the heads up

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keithmaine Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: White Mtns. NH Posts: 488	Clutch lever Re- turn spring After adjusting my clutch with the proper slack. And the hand lever having req. 10mm to 20mm free play. I hate that the lever does not return home many bikes have a light spring to return the lever home or all the way forward. Is my bike odd or are all the RX3 setup this way? __________________ 2016 Versys 650 LT, 2015 RX3 Red, 2011 Ural GearUp,
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rjmorel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Warshington Posts: 928	Mine is the same and doesn't return the last little bit, but I'm thinking when riding the first little bump in the road will giggle it back all the way. I'll have to watch it when riding next time. It seems like the only spring pulling it back home is the clutch pressure plate springs. And it has to compress the clutch safety switch under the lever working against it. An annoyance but doesn't mean it's a problem I guess .Maybe lubing the lever pivot will help some. rj __________________ Live Zong, and Prosper
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03-31-2016, 01:47 PM	#3
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	All five of my motorcycles, including the RX3, are set up the same as yours. However, my clutch lever does return to full extension. I suggest you try lubricating the clutch cable. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p...ice-Cable-Lube __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-31-2016, 03:37 PM	#4
keithmaine Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: White Mtns. NH Posts: 488	I have that very set up I try that out __________________ 2016 Versys 650 LT, 2015 RX3 Red, 2011 Ural GearUp,
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04-01-2016, 07:57 AM	#6
keithmaine Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: White Mtns. NH Posts: 488	Jay you are correct there is actually a spring action stopping it from returning to full home or extended. If I push it forward to fully extended it springs right back to the end of my free play. I will have to look into it further there must be some tweaking that can be done. __________________ 2016 Versys 650 LT, 2015 RX3 Red, 2011 Ural GearUp,
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04-01-2016, 09:05 AM	#7
willy dog Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: vermont Posts: 238	mine is the same thanks for the heads up __________________ Peace and Zong Life
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