CRF450X - 2007 - Stiff clutch

[BillyBo]

Hi All, hope someone can help or give some ideas ..... On my '07 CRF450X, the clutch is very stiff and after not too long, feathering the clutch during steep, single track riding becomes very tiring on the arm,wrist and fingers. The clutch is fully standard, has regular oil chnages (every 5-10 hours), the basket has been checked and is not 'notched' and the cable is well lubed. I have thought about changing to softer springs but does anyone know what springs I should order and where from?

Also, with the clutch properly adjusted the bite is a long way out from the bar and a struggle to reach ... I am trying to find an adjustable span lever, but cant find anything that will also incorporate the hot start lever into the the bar mounting ... does anyone know where I can get one that includes the hot start mount too. Thanks in anticipation....

[AlanH]

Move the hot start lever onto the brake mount with a Zeta Bar Clamp like eBay item 320352111245. That should widen your choice of levers.

[BillyBo]

Thanks! That looks like it would solve at least one of my problems ...