TL125 super hard clutch pull, "Now What"

Discussion in 'Trials' started by More CowBell, Feb 25, 2012.

  1. More CowBell

    More CowBell gotahave moreCowbell

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    I got a 74 TL125, it runs great. I want to set it up for my daughter but the clutch pull is way too hard. I got a an easy clutch but didnt make hardly any differance. Can I put in lighter springs? Has anyone else did something to lighten it up?
    Thanks
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  2. Twin-shocker

    Twin-shocker Long timer

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    I take it you have already fitted a new cable?
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  3. welder

    welder Long timer

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    lengthen the actuating arm on the cases
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  4. anonny

    anonny What could go wrong?

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    Oil the cable and grease the moving parts, it will make an amazing difference.
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  5. Twin-shocker

    Twin-shocker Long timer

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    Not as much as renewing a damaged or worn cable...................
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  6. buls4evr

    buls4evr No Marks....

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    Or putting on a new cable from Motion Pro, an EZ Pull and lengthening the arm:clap.
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  7. trialxls

    trialxls n00b

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    You can solder /screw a lever extension...

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  8. trialxls

    trialxls n00b

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    Hi,
    I tried to answer with a photo, but I am not sure I'm allowed, because it's my first post; I just found this forum today: I am french and offen on honda-125xl dot com forum...

    You can solder or screw an arm extension on engine side: I did it on my XLS to get more progressivity ...
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  9. Shercoman

    Shercoman Been here awhile

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    If a new cable and lubing everything doesn't work....
    We used a Magura hydraulic clutch kit on my wifes 400EX to fix this issue.
    Pulls with one finger now.

    Probably no kit for this bike but a simple bracket to mount the slave cylinder would be easy to make.
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  10. Twin-shocker

    Twin-shocker Long timer

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    Chinese pit bike hydraulic clutch kit may well fit, and is only about 1/10 of the cost of the Magura ones.
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  11. Shercoman

    Shercoman Been here awhile

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    Where do you buy those?
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