Repairs after my encounter with the dog....

[ReconLdr]

I replaced my clutch lever and turn signals today. I replaced the factory TS with aftermarket arrow head style markers. The previous owner also added a 1" spacer to bring the handlebars up a bit, which I removed today. I have a few questions:

1) When I removed the spacer and put the handle bars back on, there is now a gap between the caps and the mount that wasn't there before I mucked with it. (See pictures)

I removed the bolts and retorqued them to 12 ftlbs a total of 3 times and the gap hasn't changed.

2) Before I took the clutch lever apart I measured the distance between the upper cable collar and the adjusting sleeve so I could put it back where it was pre-dog encounter... Now the clutch seems to grab (friction zone) way out from the handle bar. It used to grab a lot closer to the bar than it does now. Which way do I need to adjust the cable to get it right?

Note: I down loaded the service manual to my work computer and forgot to transfer it to my other computers.

 

[uly luigi]

Handle bars are ok, clutch, to lenghthen the throw of the lever, you need to shorten the sheath/jacket lenght, loosen it up a little bit

 

[anrkizm95]

Handle bars are ok

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[ReconLdr]

Handle bars are ok, clutch, to lenghthen the throw of the lever, you need to shorten the sheath/jacket lenght, loosen it up a little bit

So I need to reduce the tension on the cable???

 

[uly luigi]

If you want the clutch action to be closer to the bars, yep loosen it up a little, the book says an 1/8th slack at the pivot/cable barrel, just a starting point, I got adjustable levers for this problem, I have thick and thin gloves I regularly ride with, I adjust the lever to match with gloves I'm wearing

 

[upthemaiden]

as far as that gap, just make sure it looks the same on either side. Whatever the gap is just make sure it's even in front with the back.