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Old 06-29-2008, 03:15 PM
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Default The clutch is getting harder to pull

i need help this is my first every time i start the bike the clutch seems to be getting harder to pull
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Old 06-29-2008, 03:46 PM
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Default Re: The clutch is getting harder to pull

Remove the inner from the outer and lube it up with some lithium grease, or buy a cable lube can with the attatchment that lubes cables.

Make sure there are no sharp bends in your cable routing.
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Old 06-29-2008, 08:37 PM
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Default Re: The clutch is getting harder to pull

Welcome Hydro to the forum.

Yes, lube your cable, if that don't help will have to dig deeper.

Here is link to Video Tutor
How To Lubricate Brake and Shift Cables - The Bicycle Tutor
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Old 07-01-2008, 03:59 AM
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Default Re: The clutch is getting harder to pull

Hey that did the job thanks guys
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Old 07-01-2008, 07:06 AM
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No problem.
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