Manual clutch adjustment
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MAXANDPADDY
Manual clutch adjustment
Can't afford a full workshop manual from Bongo towers this month as we've just bought our Bongo and the wallet is empty! But in the mean time, can anyone please supply the information on manual clutch adjustment. Thanks in anticipation
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Bongopatrol
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smartmonkey
These things are universal so if you let us know what the problem is I could suggest something. In the meanwhile:
Cable - might be a failed self-adjuster, you will need a new cable.
No self adjuster then set it so you have a small amount of freeplay before the thrust race loads up. Never have it set so the thrust race is constantly engaged because it will wear out very quickly.
Hydraulic - you have no adjustment but it may need bleeding. Failing that it could be a leaking master or slave cylinder. If it needs bleeding it will seem spongy and you may not be able to get reverse without a bit of crunching.
The pedal should have a little freeplay before disengaging the clutch. If it bites very near the top and has a tendancy to slip then you probably need a new clutch. Always worth putting a bit extra slack in the cable on the off-chance you can get some more miles out of it.
Cable - might be a failed self-adjuster, you will need a new cable.
No self adjuster then set it so you have a small amount of freeplay before the thrust race loads up. Never have it set so the thrust race is constantly engaged because it will wear out very quickly.
Hydraulic - you have no adjustment but it may need bleeding. Failing that it could be a leaking master or slave cylinder. If it needs bleeding it will seem spongy and you may not be able to get reverse without a bit of crunching.
The pedal should have a little freeplay before disengaging the clutch. If it bites very near the top and has a tendancy to slip then you probably need a new clutch. Always worth putting a bit extra slack in the cable on the off-chance you can get some more miles out of it.