Benefit of EZ Clutch - WARNING

[Maryland Airheads]

Clutch disengagement debates aside... I have found the biggest factor with
clutch cable wear is improper installation. If the cable is bent severely
at the barrel on installation it can weaken the cable or fray the twisted
wires.  I've had two clutch cables break in 20 years.

The first cable broke while I test-riding the first BMW I bought- a 1974
R90/6 (with 14mm front axle). It snapped and through some creative routing
of my route I managed to ride it back to the seller's house without
stopping and 'power shifting' the bike. I liked the bike, so he knocked off
the price of a clutch cable. My plan was to ride this bike back to Austin,
TX from Dumas, TX so we removed the cable from the sleeve, turned it around
and reinstalled it so the broken end was at the transmission. From there
we used a short section of baling wire and a bolt we drilled a hold through
to secure the cable and extend it the appropriate amount for proper clutch
operation.  It didn't need to bend from the cable back to the clutch lever
arm and that is why we turned the cable around... I rode the bike 500 miles
back to Austin the next day after doing a little sightseeing and riding
around Palo Duro Canyon.  I eventually bought a new cable and installed it.

The other cable failure occurred because the barrel was not rotating in the
lever properly. The stress caused the cable to fray and let loose. I had a
spare cable with me that time.  I have 'lent' spare cables to other riders
as well.

Check your cables and carry spares, someone might need one but you likely
will not if you install it properly and look after them...

Will


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On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 1:10 PM Ducdude via PAAirheads <
paairheads at casano.com> wrote:

> You logic is not quite sound Mac,
>
> Reduced effort means reduced throw at the thrust bearing means you do not
> have the optimal disengagement of the clutch with this toy.  The Distance
> the leaver moves does not change but the throw at the other end does that
> is why it is easier.
>
> You may want to pack a spare clutch and gear box  and cable  as you could
> be putting the reminder of the system at risk by not having it properly set
> up.   More so in the /5 and up then the /2 it seems.
>
> I had one and eliminated it.  Even with my f-ed up hands I never felt the
> pull on a /2,/5,/6,/7 to be to hard even with the killer spring the R90
> has..
>
> Your bike your money your opportunity to bond with the innards of your
> drive train when this farkle leaves you stranded.
>
> You have been warned.
>
> Eric
>
> *From:* Mac Kirkpatrick
> *Sent:* Monday, August 17, 2020 11:43
> *To:* PA Airheads List
> *Subject:* Benefit of EZ Clutch
>
> I ordered and installed an EZ Clutch pull from Bench Mark Works some time
> ago and really like the greatly reduced clutch pull.
> Well I found out  today that due to the greatly reduced clutch pull, the
> clutch cable will now last a lot longer, IOW much less pull on the cable =
> far longer clutch cable life and that reduces the necessity to have to
> carry an extra clutch cable. Although I still will carry an extra one!
>
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
>
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
>
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