Clutch Bite Point

[Marbro_za]

So recently I had to replace my cable,
And while setting it up, i realised, Im not sure where the feck my bite point is supposed to be


Where do you guys set it? Low and close to the handle? almost full extended? The middle?

 

[CaptainCranky]

I'm no expert but around the middle seems best for me and the slow riding control using the clutch.

 

[SwissMotard]

I set mine quite far out as I have man hands, and I like to use 2 finger tips for the clutch and break.

 

[Marbro_za]

Cheese guy, Thats your problem, You need the levers on opposite handles man.

also its brake. damnit



So im going to adjust tomorrow then, make it in the middle

 

[SwissMotard]

Stupid auto correct on my phone

 

[Lurch]

Main thing is to ensure there's a couple of mm free play when the clutch is released. I prefer the bite close to the grip, makes slow control and reaching indicators easier.

 

[Clint Love]

I go completely by feel, but it's somewhere about the middle.

 

[hank]

If you want the middle with a new cable then you might want to set it slightly further out to allow for the stretching that will happen in the first few days otherwise you'll be adjusting it again soon after. It's also a sign of an old clutch cable - the bite happen really close to the lever.

 

[SighBored]

Make sure your clutch cable tension is set correctly and then use the knob on the clutch lever to adjust the point where the clutch "bites" to your preference. For bikes that do not have the adjustable knob, then cable tension is all you can use, usually there should be a minor slack/free play of about 2-3 mm if not mistaken.

 

[OldmateMik]

middle!

 

[BbqRider]

I have mine as far out as it can go while still properly disengaging and leaving the recommend amount of mm's of free play. This is just so I can properly engage the clutch with two fingers (it still doesn't engage 100%, but there's nothing I can do about that).

 

[CBRHoonigan]

its the freeplay you need to worry about mate, if the tension is too much it could be dragging the clutch causing excess wear

 

[Marbro_za]

I must admit, I have left it as it is,

Its just before fully extended. Make sense?

 

[CBRHoonigan]

the lever needs a little play in it so you can pull the lever tiny amount without nothing happening.