'76 GL1000 Clutch actuation question

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Haleydr82
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'76 GL1000 Clutch actuation question

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Hello all, and Happy Thanksgiving to those that celebrate it!

I have a quick question and I'm hoping to get some feedback from the group.

I'm currently working on rebuilding the motor from a '76 basket case and I'm buttoning up the clutch cover. I wanted to try and test the functionality of the clutch by hand but found that I'm unable to make the actuator arm (not sure if that's the right terminology) budge.

Should I be able to move the clutch actuator by hand, or does it take more pressure than I'm able to exert?

Thanks in advance!

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Re: '76 GL1000 Clutch actuation question

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It's going to take a lot more than just operating the throw out arm by hand. The clutch lever imparts quite a bit of mechanical advantage.

If you get the motor close to the bars you may be able to jerry-rig a setup with the lever and cable to bench test things. But yeah, don't worry about not being able to move things right now.
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Re: '76 GL1000 Clutch actuation question

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Lucien Harpress wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 4:23 pm It's going to take a lot more than just operating the throw out arm by hand. The clutch lever imparts quite a bit of mechanical advantage.

If you get the motor close to the bars you may be able to jerry-rig a setup with the lever and cable to bench test things. But yeah, don't worry about not being able to move things right now.
Great, that’s what I was hoping to hear. I appreciate the quick response!
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Re: '76 GL1000 Clutch actuation question

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With the engine out of the frame, now will be the perfect opportunity to check the clutch assembly free-play before the engine goes back into the frame.
note: if you haven't adjusted a clutch free-play before, loosen the locking nut and turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise (out) 1 turn to increase the free-play dimension, first. Then following the clutch arm free-play adjustment directions, you should be able to turn the adjuster screw clockwise (in) to sense the first internal contact, utilizing your fingertips, only.

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Re: '76 GL1000 Clutch actuation question

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gltriker wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:41 pm With the engine out of the frame, now will be the perfect opportunity to check the clutch assembly free-play before the engine goes back into the frame.
note: if you haven't adjusted a clutch free-play before, loosen the locking nut and turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise (out) 1 turn to increase the free-play dimension, first. Then following the clutch arm free-play adjustment directions, you should be able to turn the adjuster screw clockwise (in) to sense the first internal contact, utilizing your fingertips, only.

This Topic might be useful?
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=68393
Thanks Cliff! That link was very helpful, especially the information regarding the expected free play of the lever.
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Re: '76 GL1000 Clutch actuation question

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Haleydr82 wrote: Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:55 pm
gltriker wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 5:41 pm With the engine out of the frame, now will be the perfect opportunity to check the clutch assembly free-play before the engine goes back into the frame.
note: if you haven't adjusted a clutch free-play before, loosen the locking nut and turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise (out) 1 turn to increase the free-play dimension, first. Then following the clutch arm free-play adjustment directions, you should be able to turn the adjuster screw clockwise (in) to sense the first internal contact, utilizing your fingertips, only.

This Topic might be useful?
viewtopic.php?f=54&t=68393
Thanks Cliff! That link was very helpful, especially the information regarding the expected free play of the lever.
tumb2 you are welcome
Cliff (74yrs ;) )

Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday. tumb2

New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^ :oldies

RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi tumb2
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing ;)
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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