Very hard to shift between gears

herndon_scout_bobber · Feb 26, 2021

My 2019 Bobber, has a very hard clutch, that does not have any slack, and it shifts to 1st, but just does not have any power to go forward, I push with my feet for the initial move forward. It does run, but cannot go above 40 miles/hour. Also, have a very hard time going up a slope. I was told that the clutch is too hard, and need to give it at least a 5mm slack.
I tried adjusting the clutch, but still remains very tight. Any advice ?

Dr.Shifty · Feb 26, 2021

Either you have power loss because of air supply or fueling, or your clutch is too loose and is slipping rather than engaging.

The normal clutch adjustment is about 1mm between the lever and the mount where the cable exits the lever. Check this video at the 3min mark.

jtleafs33 · Feb 27, 2021

The video above says it all. Scouts have a very firm clutch and should have about 1mm of free play at the lever. It's a very sensitive adjustment on the Scout.

Too little free play and the clutch will slip even when the lever is fully out (could be your problem).
Not enough free play and it will be tough to shift, or the bike will creep forward even with lever fully in.

Buddyweiser · Feb 27, 2021

What gear are you in at 40mph?

herndon_scout_bobber · Feb 27, 2021

Thanks,for you responses. So, I saw the video and tried it, but it rotating the adjuster nut clockwise or counter clockwise does nothing to loosen the clutch. Is looseing the clutch clockwise or counter clockwise.

WillShootem · Feb 28, 2021

In order to increase the gap between the clutch lever and the instrument housing, you would need to decrease the overall length of the clutch cable housing. To do this, turn the forward clutch adjuster clockwise, when looking from the front of the bike to the back.

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