superhawk996 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 What brand/model is it and is there adjustment on that bolt/nut that moves when you actuate the lever? I considered just tinkering, but don't wanna fuck it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXBirdSlapper Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 3 hours ago, superhawk996 said: What brand/model is it and is there adjustment on that bolt/nut that moves when you actuate the lever? I considered just tinkering, but don't wanna fuck it up. That's a novel modification... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 I've seen photos of a same or similar one here on another bike, tho that one was black instead of polished, so I don't think it's not a one off kinda deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 My son converted his CBR 1000RR some years ago and he had to order it from Germany. Can you follow up with the previous owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 There's no reason to think that its not an adjustment bolt. There has to be a way to set the freeplay, and that's not what the cable end adjusters are for. Where did you find that piece of esoterica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) It's on Cecome's '97 I bought a couple days ago. I think he said it was on the motor when he bought it from CBRbear, but looking back through bear's for sale stuff it doesn't appear so. I thought it might need lube or maybe just adjustment so this morning I went for it. The center bolt turns and does seem to be the pushrod adjustment, but tweaking it around didn't seem to help the lever feel at all, felt the same as adjusting the cable. A couple drops of oil did seem to help. I may return it to hydraulic, or tear into it and see if a cleaning & proper lubing makes it work better. Mostly feels like there's too much friction in the system, and possibly some 'race' springs on the clutch making it stiffer. The lever pull is noticeably stiffer than my '01. A time back Cecome posted about needing a new cable for it and another member, CBRquad I think, offered to trade it for a stock system, it appeared that he knew what this was so I may try hitting him up for info. One of the drag guys may know about it too, I'm assuming it's a race mod type thing. Edited May 12, 2019 by superhawk996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 6 hours ago, superhawk996 said: One of the drag guys may know about it too, I'm assuming it's a race mod type thing. My guess is Dean would know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockmeupto125 Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Taking the kink out of that cable connection might improve the feel and make the cable last longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Agreed. I need to play with it more and see it there's enough adjustability in the mechanism to take up the slack. I think the cable was installed that way on purpose as a work-around to the cable being too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon haney Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 5 hours ago, superhawk996 said: Agreed. I need to play with it more and see it there's enough adjustability in the mechanism to take up the slack. I think the cable was installed that way on purpose as a work-around to the cable being too long. Probably just stretched a little. Oil might help with the "feel", along with deleting any kinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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