[sledhead44]

The clutch lever on my Stryker seems really hard to pull compared to other bikes I have ridden. Is this normal for this bike or do you think there could be an issue with it?

I have done searches on this topic and have not found any threads about this, so I'm wondering if it's just my bike, or if it does not bother anyone else.

 

[otrp]

The pull on mine is average to me, compared to other bikes I've had.

Make sure the cable is free from snags, kinks etc. (not likely).

Depending when your cable was lubed last, you might want to have the cable lubed and see if this helps at all.

Just a suggestion.

 

[slick rick]

When I went from a Yamaha 650 Custom to the Stryker, I did notice I had to pull harder on the Stryker. I've become used to it now.

 

[mikey76]

Clutch pull is a result of multiple things. The length of the arm on the trans, the position of the where the cable is affixed to the clutch lever from the pivot on the handle bar mount. Also a bigger bike with more torque and hp will require a different setup of the clutch plates, basket and spring tension to prevent slipping due to the increase in torque and hp. I have built racing engines for 4 wheelers and once you increase the hp and torque you need to change drive train parts accordingly. Just keep in mind that a manual clutch feel from one bike to another isnt a good reference due to many underlying circumstances.

 

[wayne]

Clutch pull is a result of multiple things. The length of the arm on the trans, the position of the where the cable is affixed to the clutch lever from the pivot on the handle bar mount. Also a bigger bike with more torque and hp will require a different setup of the clutch plates, basket and spring tension to prevent slipping due to the increase in torque and hp. I have built racing engines for 4 wheelers and once you increase the hp and torque you need to change drive train parts accordingly. Just keep in mind that a manual clutch feel from one bike to another isn't a good reference due to many underlying circumstances.

Well said Mikey76. The size of the clutch and number/rate of the springs makes a big difference in clutch pull. I found the Stryker clutch to be a little bit stiffer than the Honda VTR996 I came off of. Not overly stiff, just a little. Got used to it pretty quickly.

 

[sledhead44]

I am coming from a V-Star 650 Custom just like you Slick Rick. I did install the Clevver lever on the 650 and the clutch lever is now very easy to pull. The Clevver does change the position of the cable in the lever, as you mentioned Mickey76. So maybe it's just a case of going from a super easy pull lever on the 650, to a stiffer one combined with a motor with 2x the CC's on the Stryker. I will still check for binding and see if the cable needs to be lubed. Thanks guys!

 

[IDStryker]

When I went from a Yamaha 650 Custom to the Stryker, I did notice I had to pull harder on the Stryker. I've become used to it now.

+1 - I did the same upgrade and noticed the same thing.

 

[ca-crown]

I thought the Stryker clutch lever requires a lot of pressure & tried several other Strykers on showrooms-they're all the same.I looked to see if White Bros offered the E-Z boy light clutch kit for the Stryker ( I've used it on Harleys & it works great) anyway my Stryker requires more pressure than my Honda VTX 1800 or my V-Max did. The next time your in a Yamaha dlr try a Raider which is a lot bigger engine & bigger clutch plates, More HP/Torque etc. it is a lot easier than a Streyker. I don't know why the Stryker is as hard as it is it certainly it isn't a High H.P./torque engine, it may simply be a design issue.

 

[Guest]

The Raider has a hydraulic clutch so there's no comparison.