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V7 III noisy clutch

BrettB

Just got it firing!
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I'm a new rider so I don't have anything to compare it to but my gear shift seems awfully noisy - a 'clank' when shifting up. Is this normal? Because it's a dry clutch? Or is there some adjustment I should have done? The interesting thing to me is that it is not noisy when I first start out but then quickly becomes 'clanky.'

As always, any thoughts or advice are appreciated!
 
There is a clutch cable adjustment on the left bar on the lever holder. Peel back the rubber protective piece and see if the adjuster is loose. Every new smallblock since 07 has been loose from factory, that I have seen at 3 different dealers. You need to take up a little slack then lock the adjuster w/lockring. It is covered in manual also under clutch adjustment. Pretty normal to sort this out cause most dealers don't check this.
 
BTW, the gap at the lever should be about 2mm on the new V7s. Also pre-loading the shifter and not fully squeezing the clutch will give you a smooth shift for both up and down shifts.
 
There is a clutch cable adjustment on the left bar on the lever holder. Peel back the rubber protective piece and see if the adjuster is loose. Every new smallblock since 07 has been loose from factory, that I have seen at 3 different dealers. You need to take up a little slack then lock the adjuster w/lockring. It is covered in manual also under clutch adjustment. Pretty normal to sort this out cause most dealers don't check this.

Thanks, Steve. This is very good to know. I'll check it out.

BTW, the gap at the lever should be about 2mm on the new V7s. Also pre-loading the shifter and not fully squeezing the clutch will give you a smooth shift for both up and down shifts.

Thanks, John. I didn't know anything about pre-loading before your post. I'm now reading up on this technique and look forward to practicing it.
 
If you are talking about L/H lever adj on bars? For that you need to run it in for totally loose, then turn in the adjuster on lever on back of trans. Loosen 13mm locknut and go in no more than 1/2 turn. Just enough to take up most the slack at bar lever. Then lock nut in place, holding the nub that sticks out. Now adjust to correct play on bar lever adjuster.
 
If you are talking about L/H lever adj on bars? For that you need to run it in for totally loose, then turn in the adjuster on lever on back of trans. Loosen 13mm locknut and go in no more than 1/2 turn. Just enough to take up most the slack at bar lever. Then lock nut in place, holding the nub that sticks out. Now adjust to correct play on bar lever adjuster.
thanks for the advice!
 
thanks for the advice!
Just make sure if you adjust back at the back of the trans that you don't end up adjusting it so that the lever at the back of the trans contacts the frame or swing arm. While you may need to adjust at the back of the trans, you must be careful as it is possible to adjust it wrong. And if the lever ends up contacting the frame or swing arm you could end up toasting your clutch.
Also, some V7's had an issue with the clutch mechanism, there was a bulletin or something about it. Something about a bad thrust bearing or something.
 
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If you are talking about L/H lever adj on bars? For that you need to run it in for totally loose, then turn in the adjuster on lever on back of trans. Loosen 13mm locknut and go in no more than 1/2 turn. Just enough to take up most the slack at bar lever. Then lock nut in place, holding the nub that sticks out. Now adjust to correct play on bar lever adjuster.
So from reading the steps you mentioned, I'm looking at it like this:
1. Thread the adjuster nut from the clutch lever all the way IN(so it is loose, excessive play)
2. Loosen the 13mm jam nut from the lever behind the engine
3. Tighten the adjuster at least 1/2 a turn(righty tighty)
4. Tighten jam nut while holding onto the adjuster
5. Adjust clearance at the clutch lever
Also should this be done when the engine is hot or cold?
 
make sure you have a 13 that fits perfectly preferably a box. sometimes they are really tight. you might need to make a tool to grip the flat on the adjuster screw. wash it off with WD40 or something to remove the crud.
 
You don't have to go 1/2 turn, you don't want to go too much that's all.
You are correct in your post.
I made a tool for the flat adj. Just cut a slot w/die grinder on end of a piece of steel.
 
You don't have to go 1/2 turn, you don't want to go too much that's all.
You are correct in your post.
I made a tool for the flat adj. Just cut a slot w/die grinder on end of a piece of steel.
Okay got it. So just turn it until I see some slack being taken off from the clutch lever
 
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