Thanks all.
How does one know if the cable is a little too slack on the C5.
And how much should it be tightened.
BRADEY:
Sat Sree Akaal. First - Lube your clutch cable. Then do adjustment.
1. I have heard, and that is what I do - adjust the clutch cable when engine is hot after you have taken a short ride on the bike.
2. Turn the lock and adjuster nuts (
picture no.I), to get a play of 3 mm at the handle bar lever (
picture no.II).
3. Tighten the nuts.
4. Test ride.
There are a few factors that might affect the adjustment. Since this is wet clutch, the consistency of oil will affect the adjustment, e.g.,
My clutch works best at 5 mm clutch play - thouth the book recommends 2-3 mm. Secondly, change your oil frequently, cleaner oil means smoother the clutch and gear functions. Thirdly, the clutch may need adjustment from time to time due to normal wear and tear or gunk collecting in parts or even temperature changes that affect the fludity of oil.
If the clutch is too loose - The gears will grind when shifted. You will hear the grinding noise when shifting. Or gears feel stuck, not easily shifted.
If clutch is too tight - the gears may slip or shift without pulling in clutch lever.
One important tip - A very small turn of clutch adjusting/lock nuts (1/8 of turn) can affect the clutch function that is noticeable. After you have adjusted it, gone for a test ride and if you are not satisfied, REadjust and do a micro adjustment by turning BOTH nuts together in the direction you want.