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Could be someone has put HD clutch springs in. I wouldn't expect the clutch to be particularly heavy, and looks like you've tried everything else.
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Yea that’s what I’d come to conclude as well. It only had two owners before me and 9k, and was more or less unmolested stock, but the HD springs is the only likely reason.
Some people on the fb group have also commented on the hefty clutch. The biggest benefit is to fit a Pro Taper Profile universal clutch lever assembly. Unfortunately they are out of stock everywhere.
pdlouche
Talking of choice phrases, and the DR...been trying to find a better lever option to increase pull, and reduce tension.
It’s a really heavy clutch even with clean lubed cable. Also, there is almost no free play on the lever and it’s still engaging at near-maximum cable pull.
Bought some adjustable levers made of Chinesium. They don’t fit the original perches, so tried the perch/lever assy on the clutch side and instantly hated it compared to the tiny rally levers I had fitted. Shame as this was allowing me a greater degree of travel and a choice of clutch engagement.
So then I tried the EZ-Pull gadget, that so-say improves lever tension. Yes, it works fine, but while riding I found it more difficult to shift down the gears and couldn’t get neutral nearly as easily. I tried to tighten up the cabling more but concerned by the time it runs better I’m just riding the clutch.
Now, it could be something else clutch-related, but this hasn’t happened at all before fitting the ez-pull. Shame, the device actually works well as far as reducing pressure required to pull the lever.
Ho hum.