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1971 DT1E Clutch Lever Hard to pull.

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1971 DT1E 250 clutch? Has anyone used lighter clutch springs, than the standard, to make the clutch easier to pull. Trying to reduce the clutch lever pull for a young lady to ride. Thought about using PN 90501-20125-00 off an AT1C. She is not going to be racing enduro or motorcross, so clutch slip should not be a big issue. Thanks for any suggestions. Using a tennis ball to strengthen he grip is not the answer I am looking for.
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic 1971 DT1E Clutch Lever Hard to pull.

Not a direct answer to your question, but in the past I've fitted dog leg levers to some of Gr8auntiepat's bikes, so that she wasn't operating the clutch with just her fingertips.
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Replied by MarkT on topic 1971 DT1E Clutch Lever Hard to pull.

I think this was mentioned on other threads I'm pretty sure you started... most of the time a difficult clutch pull is caused by a gritty or damaged worm gear and/or clutch cable.

If you haven't thoroughly and meticulously cleaned, lubed, and/or replaced the cable and worm gear that's where you need to start.

They also make an "easy pull" clutch lever assembly... GFrench has used them on his projects.

yamaha-enduros.com/index.php/forums/the-...-for-califonia#11087

yamaha-enduros.com/index.php/forums/yz-m...-400?start=110#74659
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Replied by GOPOPRACING on topic 1971 DT1E Clutch Lever Hard to pull.

Good information. Thank you,
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