Motorcycle Repair: Yamaha 650 V-star, yamaha 650 v star, clutch cable


Question
Can the clutch cable on a 2002 Yamaha V-sater 650 Classic with 4800 origional miles, be adjusted from the top and bottom end? and if so, where at the bottom end?  We have adjusted the grip end all both directions to no avail. I am still having issues with 'lurching' when started in gear and the bike refusing to go into and out of neutral occasionally.  Can this be some other issue?  

Answer
Kimber, your going to have to check your service manual on that one, The adjustment at the lever is for freeplay only. If there is another adjustment it's likely behind a cover. A clutch that slips under load and or engages when the lever is nearly all the way out is probably due for replacement. Your problems sound more adjustment related. Follow the cable down where it goes into the engine and see if there is a cover to remove?? Also look directly across the engine to the other side for a cover to remove. I have never worked on one Hence the recommendation to check your service manual. Im sorry I couldnt have been more help

  regards
    randy