Clutch is Heavy/Straining...

buddazero

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Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster 2018
Hey, I've been riding my new Rocket 3 Roadster after getting used to my previous V Star 950. I love the Rocket so much, that I do get use to the clutch, but wondering why it feels heavy; I have to really pull it in with effort. On the V Star 950 it was a beautiful breeze.

Is this common with the Rocket, or any other bikes over 1000cc's. I'm still learning as a rider, my experience with motorcycles is only 10 months old, so any tips will be much appreciated.

Thanks and stay safe!
 
Did your V Star have a cable or hydraulic? I was used to a hydraulic on my Kawasaki and the Rocket's cable is a harder pull.
I don't know why Triumph went with a cable.... but I'm glad because I rerouted mine and then put on a longer one after getting some handle bar risers. That would have been a real pain with a hydraulic line.
 
If it bothers you a lot you can get a cable from Barnett Clutch, they are smoother than the stock.

bob
 
scot in exile said:
The Rocket does not have a heavy clutch, as it is a 2018 take it back to the dealer and have them look at it, most clutch cables now a days are Teflon coated so not really a need to oil them.
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True but, won’t hurt to use singer sewing machine oil! One of the only oil that won’t break down plastic or Teflon liner.
 
scot in exile said:
The Rocket does not have a heavy clutch, as it is a 2018 take it back to the dealer and have them look at it, most clutch cables now a days are Teflon coated so not really a need to oil them.
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I'll call them tomorrow, thanks for the advice.
 
Bob R said:
If it bothers you a lot you can get a cable from Barnett Clutch, they are smoother than the stock.

bob
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Starmanut said:
+1.

and prettier.
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Thank you guys for the advice, I checked out their site, they have pretty neat stuff. It doesn't bother me that much, but I live in the City, so when I'm in stand still traffic it does get a bit irritating, but not unbearable. If it's a big hassle to change it then I won't.
 
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