Brake and Clutch numbered settings

I know what each setting does from 1-5 but here is my question. At 5 the pull setting is very close and at 1 very far. Since they use hydralics it would seem that the lower the number, say 1 or 2, would push more fluid threw. Compared to 5 where there is little pull. Am I crazy or what.

[lonewolf]

dont think it affects the amount of fluid flow. its set up that way to accomodate different hand sizes.

[mercianbike]

Fascinating question. Owners manual simply says (for clutch and brake): "The distance from the grip to the lever is minimum at number 5 and maximum at number 1". It doesn't say anything about how much fluid you are pumping through the lines at these settings. Logic says that to disengage the clutch or to engage the brakes with a shorter pull, you would have to pump more fluid with the shorter stroke.

I certainly haven't answered your question (Am I crazy or not?) but can only comment that you are thinking outside the box and that's good.

[macmac]

I think it is just a cam for the lever placement and nothing more. No more or less fluid, no different travel stroke other than your hands reach.

It is a maybe as to if any feel is different.

As a ex tech/ craftsman dealing in silver and other small items, my hands are shot, and so I brake seldom, and only clutch in about 1/2 way shifting up and down.

I live very rural and so go to neutral when no cars are present if I must stop at all.

At red lights I will slow down and pray the light turns green before I get there. A part of that is most people have a harder time hitting a moving target, and I am the dammned target, so i stay moving.

thanks all, it did peek my interest since it reminded me of a pump handle and the length of stroke over volume of fluid pushed. Lol

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by lonewolf

dont think it affects the amount of fluid flow. its set up that way to accomodate different hand sizes.

You're partially correct. The higher the setting, the closer the lever is to the grip, but it does limit the amount of lever travel. I noticed this when I installed the Barnett clutch spring. Afterwards, the clutch wasn't fully disengaging, so I moved the lever from 5 to 1. This increased the lever travel and solved my problem. The clutch now fully disengages.

[madcow]

great, i was wondering the same thing and was about to post and ask. thanks guys.

[macmac]

Cj I stand corrected.... I didn't think it changed anything, as I said... thx..

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by macmac

Cj I stand corrected.... I didn't think it changed anything, as I said... thx..

Rotating the knob changes the position of the fulcrum relative to the lever. It can't help but alter the length of travel. I would like to know if the true purpose of this feature is to adjust the lever for different riders hands, or to provide some minimal adjustment of the clutch and front brake cylinder travel.

[dogdoc]

the number wheel is only to adjust for diff riders size of hands. According to the Bible. :-)

I dont know Doc. I have been spiritminting with it and I can get a difference in the clutch shifting from smooth to a tad rougher depending on the setting. Now chu on that. :)

[macmac]

The book says it is for hand sizes.... Cj says it will change the flow rate, and I will take Cj's words over the book, because the book is often times wrong.

I set mine to 3 thinking middle of the adjustment and left it at that.

[dogdoc]

what does it matter as long as a person can get their hand around the lever.? if it does spit a cc more fluid because nobody will notice it. if you alter you stock nomad like CJ did, he might notice it. Mine is stock and I didnt notice any difference between 1-5. :-)

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

what does it matter as long as a person can get their hand around the lever.? Who cares if it spits a cc more fluid because nobody will notice it. if you alter you stock nomad like CJ did, he might. I dont. :-)

Hey...are you taking shots at me, Doc?

[dogdoc]

Not at all Scott, just giving my opinion and stating what you said and what i have seen, nothing more bro. :-)