Can the clutch activation switch be adjusted?

[dderrig]

Hey guys, I just installed a new set of Pazzo clutch and brake levers and love them (got the short versions) but have noticed when I set the clutch lever to #2 (puts it fairly close to the grip right where I like it) there is not enough stroke to trigger the switch to allow you to start the bike in first gear. I can start in neutral and then shift to first but thats not ideal, before I waste time trying to see if the switch is adjustable does anyone know?

Thanks,

Dave

[dderrig]

Come on guys, someone knows the answer! Heck half of you can cure cancer

[jc481bikes]

Hello,
Yes the switch can be adjusted.
If you look underneath the housing that the lever pivots in you will see a hole. In the hole is a grub screw. You need to slacken the grub screw using a 2mm allen key. It may be slightly stiff due to the fact that the grub screw is coated in some kind of locking goo but it will slacken. Loosen it enough so that you can move the switch around in the recess it sits in. Then you need to listen very carefully whilst you pull the clutch lever in and you will hear the switch clicking as it operates (it's better if you get someone else to operate the clutch lever whilst you move the switch around until you find a suitable location. Then simply nip the grub screw just enough to hold the switch in the chosen location. DON'T OVER TIGHTEN IT!!
The switch should be underneath the cover which is moulded into the lever housing otherwise it will be more vulnerable to water ingress. One final thing - if you remove the switch from its housing be sure you dont drop or lose the small metal item that pushes into the bottom of the switch which is what the grub screw presses against to secure the switch. A dab of grease will hold it in place.
BMW say that the switch should operate just as the pressure begins to build in the clutch hydraulics as you pull the lever. Far be it from me to challenge their wisdom but that seems daft to me because it means that the starter will operate with the clutch still engaged and the bike in gear!! I set mine to operate with the lever about an inch from the handlebar grip. That way by the time the starter will operate the clutch is disengaged.
Hope this helps.

[dderrig]

Thank you for your excellent detailed answer! I will give it a shot!

Dave

[dderrig]

Loosened the set screw, moved the switch housing and re-tightened the screw! Took a couple of attempts to get it right but now it trips the switch just before I run out of stroke and works fine! Thanks again.

Dave

[jc481bikes]

Hello Dave,
Glad to have been able to help.
Best wishes.
John

[Mollygrubber]

Now about that cancer...

[celticus]

Good answer John. Glad to have you around.

Mark