Looking like a fiddler crab.

[bigguy]

My clutch lever is hard to pull and hold. The workout I'm getting with my left hand will have me looking like a fiddler crab before much longer.
It there an easy way to reduce the pressure needed to disengage the clutch?

[R J]

Okay, for a starter, tell us what changes or mods you have done to the clutch area in the last few weeks/days and etc.

It can usually be defined as the latest mod you did.

[bigguy]

It's been this way since I got it. It just took me a while to complain about it. It looks stock to me. I don't think there are any mods.

[John U.]

Have you bled the clutch fluid lately/ It might help a bit.
You can also get adjustable Goldwing levers. Showchrome makes a set, so does Kuyakyn. They are longer than Valk levers and will give you some additional leverage.
There is a recent thread on this subject.

[Gryphon Rider]

Get one of these things and only use it with your right hand until you look symmetrical again.

[MP]

Have you bled the clutch fluid lately/ It might help a bit.
You can also get adjustable Goldwing levers. Showchrome makes a set, so does Kuyakyn. They are longer than Valk levers and will give you some additional leverage.
There is a recent thread on this subject.

The GW chrome adj. levers on mine make it MUCH easier to pull.

MP

[hubcapsc]

There's a whole bunch of stuff going on at the lever pivot point... spray some wd40 (or something better,
like tri-flow) up in there around where 1 and 7 and 20 and 12 are... the clutch should be easy to pull...



-Mike

[NW roller]

Mine pulls easy and its stock.

[Lucky Duck]

I would try to clean it up. Remove the jam nut #18 and using a flat screwdriver, remove the bolt that holds the lever in place #16. You'll see that the bolt goes thru a bushing. Clean the bushing, check for wear and if it's not worn, lightly grease it and put it all back together. That can't hurt to do, even if it turns out to not be the problem.

[OverdueBill]

I just changed my clutch fluid and it seemed easier to operate.  I didn't see how it would make a difference but I'm all for easier.  It was past looking like tea and more like coffee.  Overdue is my name.

[Blackduck]

+1 on doing the easy first. Inspect the pivot pin, bush and relube.
Look at replacing the clutch fluid, particularly if you don't have a good service history on it.
How many miles has it done?
Cheers Steve

[bigguy]

Get one of these things and only use it with your right hand until you look symmetrical again.

This may be the real solution. I just got back from BikeNight where there were three other Valks. My clutch was the easiest pull of the bunch.

[Russell Rice]

Mt. Vernon, IN


 
   
Re: Looking like a fiddler crab.
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I would try to clean it up. Remove the jam nut #18 and using a flat screwdriver, remove the bolt that holds the lever in place #16. You'll see that the bolt goes thru a bushing. Clean the bushing, check for wear and if it's not worn, lightly grease it and put it all back together. That can't hurt to do, even if it turns out to not be the problem.

[Ricky-D]

Gryphon Rider:

Although the reply is a little harsh (laughter), I have to fully agree with your analysis of the problem.

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[Gryphon Rider]

Gryphon Rider:
Although the reply is a little harsh (laughter), I have to fully agree with your analysis of the problem.
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Yep, sometimes the answers become obvious with a little distance and perspective.  Like when someone asks the most cost-effective way to make his Valkyrie more powerful so he can beat his buddy who has a slight edge on him.  The answer: lose weight!  If I and my 100 HP bike weigh 1000 lbs, 10 lbs lost = approx. 1 HP gained

[Hoghead]

Hey Bigguy were gonna have a ET wrench party in June. Date tbd. Come on up and we'll fix it up. Matt

[bigguy]

Hey Bigguy were gonna have a ET wrench party in June. Date tbd. Come on up and we'll fix it up. Matt

I see you're just as couple of hours south of me. Is the wrench party in Kilgore? When in June?