lighter clutch?

[Danny01]

Hi guys,

Lately after a long days riding, i'm finding the heavy clutch pull action to get very tiring. i've felt other clutches and mine is heavier than most. bike is a dpro 160. just wondering what options there were to try make it a little easier to pull.

Thanks

Danny

 

[GooseMan]

Try pulling off your clutch and dribble some oil down the cable, let it hang for 5 - 10 mins and then pour some more down, moving the cable up and down to try and free it up. Also spray your lever with RP7 or wd40

 

[rotn50]

And if the path of your cable has to many curves and is wrapped around the frame the action will seem very heavy, a clutch cable must be run as straight and free of curvature were possible.

 

[Danny01]

yeah that makes sense, i'll try straighten it up a bit. also what oil do i use to lube it? is there a special type?

 

[my67xr]

best stuff for it is Inox MX5,

 

[mikewayne]

Thanks for such an informative answer as even i was having the same problem and was wondering what might be the cause behind it, we often overlook very basic things that might cause problems.

 

[timeeh]

The other thing iv'e heard (but not tried) is graphite powder. I know it works a treat for freeing up key locks, apparenlty does the same for throttle/clutch and brake calbes.