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Hey guys,

I've only just bought a GSX650FA 2009 - my very first motor cycle, my dream motor cycle.

Sorry to ask a possibly stupid question, I don't know much about engines.
The "biting point" on my clutch is very very late, basically when the clutch lever is back in its "gear in" position. It makes my hands get cramps when I have to use the clutch alot.

Can you tell me if it is possible to set the biting point a bit earlier on the clutch lever? Is there a setting on the engine?

Thank you so much for your help!

cheers,
Sabine

Did you allready adjust the clutch lever because it has 5 settings for adjustment, please download the manuals from the link below in signature and read the owner manual if you do not have it.
As the clutch is hydraulic I do not know any other way of adjustment.

adjust the chrome round bits;

Yeah I noticed how its hasn't got as much feel as a clutch with a cable that you can adjust.
You probably rode a bike at learning school with a cable on it.
You get used to it ,but as 650 said adjust the silver knob on the lever with the numbers on it.
If your hand gets sore in traffic ,get new levers....google ASV or PAZZO.
They are BLING and usefull so worth the money.

Ok...the adjustments are supposedly to accomodate the span of your hand and in relation to the friction point, that is, the point you pull the lever in towards the handle bar before you engage the clutch. The closer adjustment 1 will mean the travel will be greater before resistance or engagement of the clutch.

I have my setting on 5...as this causes the actuation of the engagement of the clutch as "nearly" soon as you pull the clutch lever in! The advantage of this....is, when you are in motion and changing up or down you do NOT have to pull the lever in very far AT ALL before you actuate the clutch to change down or up.

In particular when you develop the skill to load the gear change lever by putting pressure from your boot under the lever for change ups and over for change downs while matching revs with the aid of the throttle.

The only disadvantage of setting 5 is...the initial reach if you have a small hand span or short fingers...and, you will find the setting 5 on the clutch span adjuster a bit of tension to cope with when you are say, at a set of lights holding the clutch lever in...even though you only have to pull it in a few centimetres before you get to the friction pont (engagement/disengagement).

IMHO adjustment 5 is the best setting, as this allows you the BEST possible chance of smooth gear change up or down with the proper loading of the gear change lever (if you can handle the reach, if not, the closest setting you can manage).

Gibb