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==Clutch==

* Ask the owner how many miles it's been since the clutch cable was changed (some bikes have hydraulic clutches, and obviously this doesn't apply). Owners who keep close tabs on bike maintenance will know. That's a good sign. Most owners probably don't know. If there's a little slack in the clutch cable, and you can move the lever 5/8" or an inch or so before the cable goes taut (something like this), that probably just means that the cable adjuster needs a turn or two.

* Ask the owner how many miles it's been since the clutch cable was changed (some bikes have hydraulic clutches, and obviously this doesn't apply). Owners who keep close tabs on bike maintenance will know. That's a good sign. Most owners probably don't know. If there's a little [[slack]] in the clutch cable, and you can move the lever 5/8" or an inch or so before the cable goes taut (something like this), that probably just means that the cable adjuster needs a turn or two.

* A good rule of thumb is to leave room for a nickel to fit in between the level and [[clutch perch|perch]] when slack.

* Put the bike in first gear, squeeze the clutch all the way in, roll it forward. It should feel like neutral, with possibly a little more resistance. Slowly let the clutch out and feel for the [[friction]] zone. Clutch engagement should be fairly smooth, not abrupt. Put the bike back in neutral.

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 ==Clutch==
-* Ask the owner how many miles it's been since the clutch cable was changed (some bikes have hydraulic clutches, and obviously this doesn't apply). Owners who keep close tabs on bike maintenance will know. That's a good sign. Most owners probably don't know. If there's a little slack in the clutch cable, and you can move the lever 5/8" or an inch or so before the cable goes taut (something like this), that probably just means that the cable adjuster needs a turn or two.
+* Ask the owner how many miles it's been since the clutch cable was changed (some bikes have hydraulic clutches, and obviously this doesn't apply). Owners who keep close tabs on bike maintenance will know. That's a good sign. Most owners probably don't know. If there's a little [[slack]] in the clutch cable, and you can move the lever 5/8" or an inch or so before the cable goes taut (something like this), that probably just means that the cable adjuster needs a turn or two.
 * A good rule of thumb is to leave room for a nickel to fit in between the level and [[clutch perch|perch]] when slack.
 * Put the bike in first gear, squeeze the clutch all the way in, roll it forward. It should feel like neutral, with possibly a little more resistance. Slowly let the clutch out and feel for the [[friction]] zone. Clutch engagement should be fairly smooth, not abrupt. Put the bike back in neutral.