60 Second Clutch Adjustment - Tutorial
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
Here's how to quickly and properly adjust a clutch cable on a motorcycle with a cable clutch.
On almost every cable actuated clutch on any Japanese bike made, you can adjust the clutch with just a 12mm wrench. While not EVERY bike will be a 12mm a large percentage of them are. Just use the correct size for your bike to be safe lol.
Hydraulic clutches are completely different and are self adjusting, so if you're having problems with that you may have a leak, or worn out clutch.
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Thank you for quickly showing how and not spending 10 minutes talking about why and reasons etc as other videos do.
@DustinTavo
3 жыл бұрын
Seriously. People always have a way of making tutorials 20 mins long for an action the takes 1 minute.
@mariohernandez9316
3 жыл бұрын
@@DustinTavo they talk like crazy but when they do the work they play a background song 💀
@DG-ss1gc
2 жыл бұрын
The worst is when they do all that, but then do the actual work with some asinine camera placement so you cannot see wtf they are doing… So you sit through a whole monologue and then zero effort put into the tutorial part. Take notice! This video is how it is done! Well thought out direction of photography! So important to a tutorial of any kind.
@martijnmakelaar4353
2 жыл бұрын
So true.
@danseymour9414
Жыл бұрын
@@DG-ss1gc so God damn true man!
This man solved a 2-month problem of mine in approximately 160 seconds. THANK YOU
KZread should incentivize short concise accurate and simplified videos like this dude 10/10 on the subject, what more could you ask for.
@MotoMedic
Жыл бұрын
bad ass dude. . thank you.
straight to the point, no 10 minute video going off on a tangent. I appreciate that!
Straight to the point and no fancy talks , no gas bagging , no annoying background music, only useful information and great teaching... Many Thanks Love your work. *A*A*A*A*A*
So refreshing to see a video that's right to the point instead of spending countless minutes explaining what a clutch is, its history and what the bathroom of its inventor looked like, subscribed.
@MotoMedic
Жыл бұрын
hahaha! That's awesome man. Thank you. I try! I don't like researching bathrooms of dead inventors so that's a win win for us all!
As a non-mechanic (ML Engineer), but love learning how to fix or replace things by myself, this video was incredibly good, short and accurate, well done! These gems save so much time rather than having to fidget around, read manuals or watch long drawn out videos. Greatly appreciated!
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Huge thanks! That means a lot!
I thought my clutch was hooped with the jerking from neutral to 1st gear followed your adjustment video saved hundreds of $$$$$. Thank You.👍👍🇨🇦
@fonz1anddone713
3 ай бұрын
What your experiencing is it when you go from neutral to 1rst gear the clutch kind of pops?
Thank you for this video , I was having trouble shifting and my clutch needed adjusting really bad and this video just helped me out
This is a great tutorial!! Not just for being quick and to the point (which is nice for the sake of time investment), but also gives concise, practical information - some of which were was not included in some much longer videos.
Thank you! I recently did a bunch of upgrades. All done by a shop, they changed my levers out but failed to adjust my clutch cable. The friction zone was way at the top and was having to give way to much gas. Also my hand was fatigued fast, after your advice, she's back to normal. Smooth shifts and not a lot of throttle into 1st gear. Finding your video has given me a piece of mind again. I just new something wasn't right but couldn't put my finger on it. The adjustment was easy. Your the man!!!-
IM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS VIDEO
@scottgehlken2330
3 жыл бұрын
me too
Usually, I don't comment or like videos but man you are a true-life saver. not only did you not extend this to a 20min video, but you kept everything short and simple. Thank you so much for helping me out, man. I was on the freeway when I noticed my clutch lever acting a little funny. I then managed to get home to assess what had happened and my clutch lever was just not springing back at all. thank to your video I was able to fix this at home with a bit of patience. Just saved this new rider from some headache.
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! It's comments like yours that are my favorites. I'm glad it helped you get back to riding instead of thinking about a clutch getting weird. 👍👍👍 I appreciate the kind words!
You video saved my bacon in Baja when the clutch in my 2023 Tener 700 when out. Long story short I was three days into an 8 day Baja trip when my clutch went out riding a sandbar. When I had it towed my a local to a hotel I googled and found your video the next morning. I was able to finish my trip thanks to your video.
@MotoMedic
7 ай бұрын
This is the best comment I could have read today. Have a blast! Ride safe! And glad I could help!
Wow I watched 4 other videos and I think I blew it. You made this so simple that I am so angry I even bothered with the others. Time to go back and check it. Thanks buddy. Really appreciate your video.
@MotoMedic
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help out!
Thank you! Great video. It was quick, descriptive and straight to the point. Not many tutorials are this helpful 👍
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for the comment and happy riding!
Thanks for having a straight forward video they’re hard to come by super helpful
@MotoMedic
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped and thanks for the comment!
Very clear and precise instructions and made it easy for someone like me who has no mechanical skills ,thanks very much mate.
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to help
KZread posters could learn from this guy. Succinct, accurate, great tutorial!
Top notch vid, from the 70s to 2023 still valid information. Always and forever
This just answered a question I’ve had for 3 months. I appreciate your wisdom sir thanks.
I am a noob, just brought a Suzuki TU250, there was a play on the clutch, so went to the nearest workshop, the guy was busy & asked me to come later. End up googling & here we are. Thank you very much. Easy & straight forward.
@MotoMedic
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help and save you some money at the same time!
Honestly thought my clutch was gone, was getting ridiculously hard to change gear and finding Neutral was impossible! Swear down I know nothing about bikes, I ride a Chinese lexmoto zsb (125cc), ok I changed the handle bars and painted the granny grey bits black and got rid of all the chrome (sorry, people gonna hate that, what can I say... I'm not a shiny guy) anyways... In short, I've just spent longer typing this message then I did adjusting the clutch (14mm spanner I needed). Obviously not including me riding it around to make sure it definitely worked... Plus the added half hour of me loving my bike again and not wanting to get off! THANK YOU!! Swear down, bikes never ridden smoother and I've had it from new and been riding for 16months! You are a legend. Most helpful video I've ever come across!
Thank you! I think you covered what I needed in less than 30 seconds... went out to the garage, job done. Time to ride!
Thanks for the informative video; finally replaced the old levers on my KLR (Previous owner biffed it on a trail, sheared off the end) and the new levers felt a bit -too- snug. Adjusted the lever end as much as I could but it wasn't enough. This gave me enough details to figure it out.
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Have fun!
Thanks for this video! I got my bike few months ago and I had exactly this problem with my bike. Couldn't fix it without you!!
@MotoMedic
Жыл бұрын
Right on! Glad to hear that!
A thorough less than 10min video that makes so much sense
Simple, quick and on the point - get a #12 wrench , take the slack out the line, set the lever to a tiny bit of freeplay, test, done. I was thinking about taking it apart and doing a clutch plate service, but it was just the clutch adjustment developing slack. Now the shifts feel crisp again and finding neutral is no problemo. Always great to go back to your short video and get it sorted without spending another $$$.
@MotoMedic
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped!
Thank you so much. I have my test tomorrow and need the cable needed adjusting. Worked just like you said on my Kawa Versys X 300!! You rock!
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
rad! Now go pass that test!
glad i stumbled apon this video. No long talks straight to the point. Managed to fix my bike struggling to go into neutral and always jittering when changing gears and pulling away dropping a gear to second.
@MotoMedic
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Thanks for posting this. Mine had too much freeplay at the lever but I thought I had it adjusted properly. This video set me straight.
@MotoMedic
4 жыл бұрын
Very glad it helped you out!
Your video just helped me with my 1983 Suzuki gr650 tempter. Thanks
Straight to the point. Awesome. No babbling on for 10 minutes to get to the video. Thank you! Who knew it was such an easy thing. I now save myself a few bucks by NOT bringing it to Honda shop. Cheers!
@MotoMedic
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, mate!
Thank you!! I was adjusting at the clutch lever and not the side case and I couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t doing anything. It was kicking my butt till I found this video.
@MotoMedic
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped you out!
Great tips, all adjusted now and working as it should. Cheers
Perfect. Explained in 3 minutes. Excellent.
Thanks buddy, now I can see my adjustment is out. Excellent tip my friend 👍💪.
Absolutely excellent video, I will be adjusting mine today, very informative, thank you
One of the best explanation on every details!
@MotoMedic
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
Finally, about 15 videos later, someone decides to upload a straightforward video on how the hell to do this and which way to turn the adjustments. Thanks, legend. P.S 12mm worked on my SV650. You weren't kidding.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! going to replace my cable this afternoon and this made it soooo simple thanks x1000
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Fkn awesome i was debating on working in that part but kinda didnt want to. until i found this video. Cheers!
You're an absolute legend! - made it so easy for me
Thanks for the video! New rider here. Your channel should be a great help to me in the next coming warm months.
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm always happy to help!
Been having problems getting my clutch right to get my gears so will try this and hope it works thanks .
Appreciate the short format and straight to the point information! I just bought a bike again after not riding for 5 years, a 2004 GS500F. Everything about it is fine apart from the late take-up in the clutch, so now I'll be able to fix that right up. I thought it would be a fairly easy fix and I was right :)
@davidpardy
7 ай бұрын
Can confirm that the clutch on my bike does indeed require a 12mm nut!
@MotoMedic
6 ай бұрын
excellent!
What an awesome straight to the point video...2019 Honda 🐒 12 milameetah! 👏
Thanks! My clutch feels allot smother now!
Best cluth adjustment video so far, thanks
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
Good stuff man fixed my clutch in 5 minutes easy peazy thanks 🙏🏽
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Right on!
I love it! Straight to the point
Awesome video mate, thanks to you I just adjusted my Daytona 600 clutch in 2 mins flat ❤
@MotoMedic
6 ай бұрын
Nice work!
Informative, no nonsense video, I gave it a thumb up and subscribed thank you. 🗨️😊👍
you are legend, straight forward , fast, informative. thumbs up
@MotoMedic
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@ivanoxx
4 жыл бұрын
@@MotoMedic One question tho, when i play with my free play(little squeezes on lever), I can see at the bottom of the cable near clutch gasket that the cable is moving with the clutch thingy at the bottom. Is this OK or moving with lever in "free play" area shouldnt move cable at all? My nuts at the bottom are at the bottom end, cant go any further
Thank you for this video!!!! I was starting to go crazy, I installed a new clutch cable and then all of the sudden my bike was riding like shit and something was def. Wrong! This video is super! Informative. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Straight forward and to the point thumbs up
Thank you for making this video. The greatest thing about it is you went straight to the point and didn't waste anyone's time. People should learn from you on how to make a proper video. Thanks once again.
Great quick explanation! Thanks!
Legend great video as I’m gonna sound like an idiot but I haven’t adjusted my clutch and was wondering why it’s gearing like an absolute pig thanks mate !!
Great video! Only addition is that some Hondas actually have a 14mm and a 12mm on either side - the 3rd generation Magnas (and presumably VFRs) are like this.
Bruh. Thank you. Sure enough 12 milly. Did it while my bike warmed up. Clunky shifts gone. 👍🏻
thanks sir! you saved lots of folks a lot of time.
@MotoMedic
3 жыл бұрын
Less time working on it and more time riding it! Glad I could help!
Thanks from Australia mate!
best video with simple explain reason why you should do it at the end part of video. Thanks.
Yeah mine came out of adjustment..went to go do a clutch up wheelie and off the bat i noticed the sound wasnt the same sure nuff i had to re-adjust my clutch..make a long story short this vid helped me.
Excellent. Everything I needed to know.
@MotoMedic
7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Worked like a charm, thanks alot.
Fantastic simple explanation. Thank you.
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
The 12mm thingy was funny. I had a handful of Japanese cars and they all had the same spec bolt size which make me chuckle each time
@MotoMedic
Жыл бұрын
They like 12mm the way Germans like 11 and 13mm 🤣
Perfect execution
good vid, quick simple and informative, nice one
@MotoMedic
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
worked for me, thanks for a great video!
Thank you for getting to the point!! Used your video and now my CBR shifts smooth
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Happy riding! Thank you for the comment man 🤙
@ryanstoudt8381
Жыл бұрын
What problem were you having? I also have a 2012 cbr 600rr and when I shift gears and let off the clutch it jerks. It makes shifting gears quickly difficult because I have to let the clutch out very slow in order for it not to jerk. Were you having this problem too?
@MotoMedic
Жыл бұрын
@@ryanstoudt8381 Sport bikes are very touchy... they take time to learn how to be smooth. It's most likely that nothing is wrong with your clutch or bike, but that you've not ridden it long enough and gotten really smooth with your shifts. Eventually you'll shift that beast smooth as butter. :)
@ryanstoudt8381
Жыл бұрын
@@MotoMedic I've put 1500 miles on it already. I feel like the clutch isn't adjusted right or something. If I release the clutch too fast it wants to jerk on me unless I release it slow.. I see people on youtube dumping it and ramming through the gears like nothing
@MotoMedic
Жыл бұрын
@@ryanstoudt8381 I've raced sport bikes a long time... the clutches have a friction point that is very minute and there's not a lot of room for error with pretty much everything on a sport bike. Touchy throttle, touchy brakes, touchy clutch, touchy handling if you're inexperienced. I'd start with just making sure the clutch has good free play like in this video and that it's adjusted like this video. If it is... the clutch is find and you will get it. Might take more than 1500 miles man. I've ben riding for 30 years and it always takes me a bit to get used to a new bike I've not ridden before. It'll come... keep practicing!
I needed to watch this Great video
Jesus Christ thank you for making a short and to the point video
@MotoMedic
8 ай бұрын
I'm glad to have helped. But I'm definitely not Jesus. I'm far better looking and my shoes aren't open toe.
Straight to the point. Thx
Great video! Helped a lot.
@MotoMedic
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Cheers this is how we roll my boy
Thanks sir I replaced my handle bars and all was ok until I took it for a spin and then felt as if the clutch was lagging now I see how to adjust it thanks man
Solid video homie
Yes indeed, not much chit chat, right to business. I can dig it. Thanks!
Just subscribed thanks brother 🙌
I needed this today
@MotoMedic
3 жыл бұрын
I'm happy knowing I was able to help! Go ride! I'm jealous...
Helped loads, thank you!
Thankyou. I understand now, have adjusted my yamaha bolt correctly.
@MotoMedic
10 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
Clear and concise.
Great video. I use two nickles for lever spacing. Honda Grom and Honda Monkey have 12mm and a 14mm nut at the case.
Gonna try this on my Suzuki. Thanks!
Awesome video! Thank you!
Thanks so much I just put an entire new clutch kit in my Yz250f and my heart dropped when it didn’t work but this vid saved me
@MotoMedic
4 жыл бұрын
It's comments like yours that mean the most. Glad it was useful! Get out and ride that thing!
@jades323
4 жыл бұрын
Moto Medic I’m heading to go to that right now. Thanks so much!
@MotoMedic
4 жыл бұрын
@@jades323 can't lie.... As I sit in the work truck headed to a parts house for HVAC supplies.... I'm jealous as all hell. Have fun man!
@jades323
4 жыл бұрын
Moto Medic haha I sure will have fun. Thanks again
Fantastic informative video sir thank you 🤙🏻
@MotoMedic
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so informative. Great video
Excellent presentation. Subscribed.
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Heck yeah , broski I’m going to sub to you for a bit , and check out the content , you seem intelligent , helpful , and have the right no non sense attitude ... hopefully I’ll learn from it and and gain some virtue from you knowledge and expertise 👍
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I hope it helps! I haven't been able to put together much content the last couple of years since moving, but that's about to change as I've now got a shop at the house 🤙🤙 Thank you for sub'n! 😁
Very helpful, now subscribed👍
not the hero we deserved, but the hero we needed.
@MotoMedic
2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂. Thanks dude. 👍👍🍻🍻
Thank you for the tutorial...very helpful!
@MotoMedic
2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
Thank you, right to the point.
Thankyou for this man.
Awesome video, thanks for the advice. Im having an issue with my china dirt bike, its a brand new bike with low hours and its always been very hard to shift gears and also finding neutral while the bike is running is dang near impossible!! I am going to try this and see what happens
@MotoMedic
Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy... thanks for the comment. Not sure what you seem to think you saw but that bike is still running, on the road, and rust free 5 years later. Be nice.