Clutch on my vtr

1. Trackday_Addict Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Oxfordshire Posts: 312 Civic Jordan

   #1 14th December 2010, 15:50

   Just a quick question regarding my clutch.
   It seems to be rather all or nothing when pulling away and the biting point feels more like a on/off switch? But the previous owner assures me it was replaced last month.
   Thanks for any replies
2. user_20683 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2008 Woolwich Barracks Posts: 3921 52 Plate Black 8v R'

   #2 14th December 2010, 16:31

   Go into more detail mate?
3. Trackday_Addict Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Oxfordshire Posts: 312 Civic Jordan

   #3 14th December 2010, 17:03

   Hard to explain. The pedal comes up suddenly right on the bite.
   No room for error when pulling away.
4. LScottBell Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001

   #4 14th December 2010, 17:11

   Try adjust the pedal to where you would like the bite point to be.. The bite point wont change but the pedal length should be making the bite point feel higher up if that makes sense lol
   
   The adjuster is next to the battery tray a 10mm bolt i think it is with a cable leading away from it
   
   Good Luck

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5. Trackday_Addict Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Oxfordshire Posts: 312 Civic Jordan

   #5 14th December 2010, 17:27

   I'll give that a go when it's light, cheers.
   Although id prefer the bite to be lower down
6. LScottBell Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 822 Citroen Saxo Vtr 2001

   #6 14th December 2010, 17:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Trackday_Addict I'll give that a go when it's light, cheers. Although id prefer the bite to be lower down

   The way you word it above as if the bite is already at the bottom of the pedal ?
7. Trackday_Addict Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2010 Oxfordshire Posts: 312 Civic Jordan

   #7 14th December 2010, 17:48

   Sorry worded it wrong. I think it's too high up the pedal. So am I right in saying I need to adjust the pedal higher?
8. user_31412 Established Member Joined: Feb 2009 ★ West / North Yorkshire ★ Posts: 1653

   #8 14th December 2010, 19:06

   You would need to slacken the adjusting nut on the end of the cable if you want the pedal to sit lower.
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Trackday_Addict But the previous owner assures me it was replaced last month.

   It probably feels grippy (on/off rather than smooth) because it's new and not warn in yet.

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9. Stevo123 Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr

   #9 15th December 2010, 21:37

   I replaced mine recently and had same issues as you, it is getting better now after a thousand miles or so though. Also if your clutch cable is worn/dry/sticking it will be difficult to smoothly engage the clutch as the pedal will jerk intead of moving smoothly.
   
   Adjusting where the biting point is in relation to pedal height might make it easier for you control for now though as mentioned above. Need a 10mm and 11mm spanners, looko under battery tray for cable, can't miss it (remove intake hoses for acess)

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