Clutch pull angle

[Damraider]

Hey guys ,Great site !! I am building my first bike with my Son . It is a RAW kit 80 cc . I have a CNC shop and can't help but try and improve things . I think I am going to make a new clutch cover with a spot to put the clutch cable so it pulls 90 degrees from the clutch lever . Does anybody have trouble with the way the stock set-up works ?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Al.Fisherman]

Hey guys ,Great site !! I am building my first bike with my Son . It is a RAW kit 80 cc . I have a CNC shop and can't help but try and improve things . I think I am going to make a new clutch cover with a spot to put the clutch cable so it pulls 90 degrees from the clutch lever . Does anybody have trouble with the way the stock set-up works ?

Thanks,

Steve

Yes, right from the get-go. Here is how I solved the problem... I make these. Got the idea from a forum member.

 

[Damraider]

Very nice !! Even better then what I was thinking because it leaves the cable inline with the bike ... I bent the actuator about 30 degrees and it helps but I think I will fab your idea ...

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Al.Fisherman]

Very nice !! Even better then what I was thinking because it leaves the cable inline with the bike ... I bent the actuator about 30 degrees and it helps but I think I will fab your idea ...

Thanks,

Steve

With this fab you can pull the clutch with 1 finger. I tested the pull with 6# mono fishing line. I've sold gobs of them.

 

[2door]

Here's another modification that works wonders as far as clutch pull is concerned. Remove the clutch actuator cam from the cover and the pin that it pushes against. Smooth all the edges and I go so far as to polish the contacting surfaces then lubricate them before reassembly. I think with Al's mod and this one you'll have a clutch that you can pull with minimal resistance.
Tom