Friction Zone

[Zip]

I have a 2010 RT SM5 Anyone know how to adjust the friction zone? Right now it is at the end of the stroke. Thanks

 

[tmcquain]

WHAT THE HECK IS A FRICTION ZONE ????

 

[cuznjohn]

i use talcum powder for my friction zone, helps during the warmer days

 

[Chupaca]

Alrighty then...

I did have to look this one up....here is a link that might help if it is what your talking about..http://www.instructables.com/id/Riding-a-Motorcycle/step5/Find-the-Friction-Zone/ :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Isn't there an adjustment on the lever perch for this? :dontknow:

 

[Chupaca]

Agree...

:agree: the manual clutch lever does have four settings to adjust the reach for the clutch... I have it out the furthest so I don't have to pull the lever all the way in to shift...now after first I don't much use the clutch until I need to downshift. You can downshift with out the clutch but it is hard on the trans but upshifting is smooth cause the rpm allow the meshing of the gears . :thumbup:

 

[Peteoz]

i use talcum powder for my friction zone, helps during the warmer days

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Zip]

WHAT THE HECK IS A FRICTION ZONE ????

https://youtu.be/rWHKG6NUY-A

 

[tmcquain]

i use talcum powder for my friction zone, helps during the warmer days

YEAH...SEE THIS IS MORE WHAT I THOUGHT HE WAS TALKING ABOUT !

 

[ARtraveler]

Technically, the friction zone is where you feel the motor begin to engage as the clutch is let out. I was not aware there was an adjustment for this. I will continue to watch the thread to see what the answer is.

My first :ani29: (2008 SM5) was the only manual I drove. I just used the clutch and made no adjustments other than put the lever where I wanted it. :thumbup:

 

[NautiBrit]

There is no adjustment on a hydraulic clutch, but you may want to check the fluid level or replace the fluid entirely due to age or contamination/air infiltration. Hopefully, the problem is not serious enough to require clutch replacement .

 

[Peteoz]

Friction zone I know about thanks to Motorman. What I don't get is "it's at the end of the stroke"...:hun: The only adjustment to friction zone that I know about is to tighten or loosen your grip on the clutch :dontknow: