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Offline Dave 2

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Clutch Switch
« on: October 23, 2011, 01:49:27 PM »
I'm trying to remove the clutch Switch plug at the handle bar. Do any of you have any suggestions on how to get it out? I can't get it to budge and I don't want to break it. thanks, Dave
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Clutch Switch
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2011, 01:56:08 PM »
Just took a quick look at one of the bikes, without taking things apart .

I think you need to remove the lock nut on the clutch adjuster bolt to get the switch out .

The entire adjuster bolt nut may have to come out or loose.

Been a while since I've had one out .

  
« Last Edit: October 23, 2011, 02:05:14 PM by Bob_Roller »
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Offline Dave 2

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Re: Clutch Switch
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2011, 02:05:59 PM »
Thanks Bob, I'll take a try and let you know what happens. Dave
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Offline Mike V

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Re: Clutch Switch
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2011, 02:15:40 PM »
Isn't there a small inset phillips head screw that secures the switch to the perch?  Testing my memory again.

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Offline Dave 2

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Re: Clutch Switch
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2011, 02:20:48 PM »
Bob, What I found was that there is a small phillips head screw right next to the handle bar. This screw holds the switch in place. I had to really look to find it. Removing the lever didn't release it but got me to look hard.  Thanks, Dave
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Re: Clutch Switch
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2011, 03:35:49 PM »
Sorry I couldn't be of much help .

It's 103 F. (39C) in the garage already, didn't feel like staying out there any more than I had to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Clutch Switch
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2011, 03:42:19 PM »
103 degrees, Ouch! You got me looking more closely that was a big help,Dave
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Offline Dave 2

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Re: Clutch Switch
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2011, 03:44:14 PM »
Mike you were right :)
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