I love the simplicity of all your videos man, that's what originally attracted me to your channel. Everything is explained in detail and the clarity of your videos is without a doubt the best! I've recommended your channel to numerous people who have needed help with certain issues! A big two thumbs up goes to you and your channel. Oh and i needed to watch this video again because I'm gonna lubricate my cable this afternoon! As always #Camstrong
My grip is almost non existent due to tennis elbow. I was considering flipping the perch so I can push the clutch in instead of gripping it. Street bike, so clutch control not that critical to riding.
Or if you're a budget rider u can also use a non-expensive piece of masking tape and cone it around the end of the cable hold upwards an insert lube...
Your incredible your videos are so informative and detailed. What you have been through and still managed to push forward is outstanding. I am suffering with chronic kidney disease and am finding it hard but I've raced all my life and like you want to keep the dream alive so I also have started a full restoration on a 04 cr250. I've followed your cr 250r build and you really have inspired me.
You know, I love Honda’s but those dam Honda kill switches suck. Every single Honda I have owned, the switch rubber rips right off of the switch bracket. I now upgrade all switches to the Yamaha style. BTW great vid 👍
Good video as usual I prefer the split block type cable luber, its cheap as chips and is pretty quick to fit and remove but they can leak so wise to wrap a rag around it when spraying the lube in. I also use silicone lube on cable or some such lube that sets dry in the cable, oil lubes can tend to attract dirt.
One easy trick if you dont have tools like this or a shop to buy one in a hurry. Buy some heat shrinking tube and side it over the grommet, heat it tight around the metal endcap and pour some lube of your choice into the tube. You can push the lube through with compressed air or a big syringe :) You can also clean the wire up if you spray some brake cleaner through the cable first.
Hey I just wanted to say thanks for these videos man. Coming from a background where I didn't have a mechanically inclined dad it helps a lot having someone knowledgeable explain stuff and show it to me.
Can you do a video on how you remove stuck on gaskets. Specifically on really old bikes. Another video idea for you is explaining handlebar bends, I'm clueless in that area.
My clutch arm gets pulled a little when i turn the handlebars to one side, my clutch has plenty of slack and all the points where i can adjust it are on the shortest setting, I'm adjusting the clutch cable from the lever and when pointed in one direction it is too lose but when i turn my handlebars it is too tight
..first you should lube the lever...if that dosent work clean and lube the pushrod...is it still dosent work properly ..check the pisons inside the system (one on the lever side...and one on the bottom side..)...if all of that is okey....buy a hand trainer.(.helped me with my er600lc4 clutch).. greetings from germany
you dont have to bleed the clutch as often as you bleed the brakes.....if the clutch is hard to use the fluid is fine..since when there is "air" in the system the clutch would be soft and wouldnt disengage ..water in the fluid of the clutch isnt a problem as it is with the breaks ..sice the clutch fluid isnt getting that hot..;)
Great informative video as usual! Your Chanel is helping me rebuild a 1997 yamaha yz 250. I've already put your Scotch-Bites to work cleaning parts. Any videos on blue 2 stroke bikes would be much appreciated!
One Works Connection lever $160 = OUCH! Been using the Moose Easy Pull system for 2 years now on my YZ without a problem, works great and has 3 levels for adjustment. I payed less than $40 for mine at Rocky Mountain MC/ATV.
Is the bike that you are restoring done?i can't find the finish video of that bike. Im sick of watching the series video of that bike. My time watching every video of that bike is worth! God bless and keep up the good videos!
I'm not really sure what to make of this. A good quality cable like Venhill or most OEM cables will be stainless steel & have a PTFE liner. So there won't ever be any rust or corrosion, & you should not lube it. If Motion Pro cables do need to be lubed, I'd avoid them as it implies they're not good quality. Maybe this is the price you pay for having sponsors for the videos.
One is simply increasing the leverage with these gadgets. The ignored and dangerous outcome is that for the same lever travel, the clutch plates may not disengage cleanly when the lever is pulled. Might result in poor shifting, depending on the bike. The same outcome can be achieved by using a longer clutch actuator arm.
I took my brake lever bolt out to grease it and now it will not fit back in. I didn’t change the lever or try to put in a new bolt. I’m very confused and frustrated because it made a 2 minute job already 1 hour and I still haven’t figured it out
One thing Cameron didn't mention is the clutch lifter arm if it is worn where it pushes on the clutch lifter rod and the pivot point where the cable connects also gets worn it makes a huge difference in the clutch pull he spoke on the lifter arm bearing but not the arm it's self
To be honest I think the reason why mine is so stiff is because the spring that pulls against the pad was made to hold up a goddamn dump truck or hasn't been broken in
There is another easier system on top of Hydraulic clutch. That is the One Light Clutch by Clake. It is not the same as the easy clutch or left hand brake by Clake. That one is just mechanical advantage, which just means you can adjust it so that your pull is longer. The One Light Clutch is a hydraulic clutch, like Magura, but if you are still having a stiff clutch it's the next level. It is a big spring that is offset and you can tighten it how much you want. So when you start to pull the clutch, the spring helps you by adding additional tension so your pull is the same distance unlike mechanical advantages. It can really reduce your clutch pull significantly.
Need help! new to dirt bikes, on my 03 yz125 my clutch was working perfectly fine until I crashed and snapped the clutch lever, I installed new clutch and perch and adjusted the cable but now the clutch wont disengage at all, I have tried pushing cable and the clutch push lever by hand to the spec disengaged position but that doesn't disengage the engine either. Because it was working fine before I don't know how I managed to mess it up but Im sure its an easy fix that I just can't figure out!
(DRZ 400 SM) I also installed the Righteous Stunt Clutch shorty and adjusted everything up. But for some reason it's pretty hard to pull. I did some trouble shooting with no success. I can't figure it out then installed it on my friends bike and super easy. What the hell. Really frustrated. Any insight why my clutch is so hard to pull is there something else going on. Thanks Mate.
Unfortunately, I was injured in the military, and so no amount of "hit the gym" will fix my clutch pull body mechanic problems. Still want to ride, and my Honda CB1100 hydraulic clutch has quite a strong pull requirement to it...
My yz450fx has a hard clutch lever pull and when it's on the stand in gear I pull in the clutch lever the rear tire still turns. Any ideas? I want it easier to pull. Cable is lubed and in good shape.
Sure, grease up your pivot points on the levers.... until you have a wife and kids and then you are lucky if you have time to clean your air filter lol. I have the Magura clutch system, it really improves the clutch pull but for dirt bikes (I have a 2017 yz250x) it is almost impossible to setup properly and the actuation does not seem to be enough to fully disengage the clutch plates, I kind of got it working, end up getting a clake one system and I am waiting for it to arrive in the mail. To me a light clutch is number one priority above anything else. By the way, tech support from Magura consists on ignoring your emails so be-careful about recommending their system.
I've been thinking about buying a hydraulic clutch kit with a slave cylinder for my CBR600 because the clutch is quite hard to pull. But the more i think about it, the more i begin to think that i've just gotten used to a 125cc clutch and not used a 600cc that much, so i might just be weak af. I might have to try and lube the cable again.
Most legit, best content, and straight forward dirt bike guy on youtube! glad I found your channel. You're very educated and easy to follow, well versed and fuck the haters keep killing it. you know your on top of the game when they hatin, lol
I installed a Magura Hymec hydraulic line. But because I'm a crappy mechanic the engine burned through it... thankfully home was mostly downhill or I would have been stranded! Nothing beats running beside a bike to get it up to speed and then in gear (at stop lights no less).
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What'd you do this past weekend everyone? I found myself in the back of a cop car during a golf cart parade hahaha oops
Cameron Niemela that sucks
I went riding on my kx85
Cameron Niemela can you send me a link to were you got your plastics?
Cameron Niemela why don't you build 250s motor ?
How do you make your clutch grab sooner?
"If all else fails hit the gym" lol nice man
Or SWITCH HANDS 😂😂
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I love the simplicity of all your videos man, that's what originally attracted me to your channel. Everything is explained in detail and the clarity of your videos is without a doubt the best! I've recommended your channel to numerous people who have needed help with certain issues! A big two thumbs up goes to you and your channel. Oh and i needed to watch this video again because I'm gonna lubricate my cable this afternoon! As always #Camstrong
Thanks man, much appreciated!
My grip is almost non existent due to tennis elbow. I was considering flipping the perch so I can push the clutch in instead of gripping it. Street bike, so clutch control not that critical to riding.
thank you for this video! finally a video that shows everything!!
Hey, do you think you will ever go to horn rapids in Richland? You should ride/race there and have a fan meet up.
I'd love to some day!
I Love that bike!
I have a warrior 350 does it work on atv to i guess it does but does it
Cool but when you doing the 250 build? LOL
Who are the 6 idiots that gave his video a thumbs down? His videos are textbook, no one better on youtube -its like hes teaching a class for free
Probably 4-stroke scooter boys that think this video is insulting them :)
eamh2002 or KTM users who have hydraulic clutch :P
Never trouble yourself with such things except to make a positive comment.
There's 38 thumbs down go fig .
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Or if you're a budget rider u can also use a non-expensive piece of masking tape and cone it around the end of the cable hold upwards an insert lube...
Never thought of that. I'll try using my right hand to clutch next time my left hand gets tired!
Yeessss I need this my clutch is stiff as a rock
Your incredible your videos are so informative and detailed. What you have been through and still managed to push forward is outstanding. I am suffering with chronic kidney disease and am finding it hard but I've raced all my life and like you want to keep the dream alive so I also have started a full restoration on a 04 cr250. I've followed your cr 250r build and you really have inspired me.
In my room cause of lockdown
You know, I love Honda’s but those dam Honda kill switches suck. Every single Honda I have owned, the switch rubber rips right off of the switch bracket. I now upgrade all switches to the Yamaha style.
BTW great vid 👍
Good video as usual
I prefer the split block type cable luber, its cheap as chips and is pretty quick to fit and remove but they can leak so wise to wrap a rag around it when spraying the lube in.
I also use silicone lube on cable or some such lube that sets dry in the cable, oil lubes can tend to attract dirt.
I want more cr250 build!
One easy trick if you dont have tools like this or a shop to buy one in a hurry. Buy some heat shrinking tube and side it over the grommet, heat it tight around the metal endcap and pour some lube of your choice into the tube. You can push the lube through with compressed air or a big syringe :) You can also clean the wire up if you spray some brake cleaner through the cable first.
Looks at hydraulic clutch, nope.
Hey I just wanted to say thanks for these videos man. Coming from a background where I didn't have a mechanically inclined dad it helps a lot having someone knowledgeable explain stuff and show it to me.
Can You make a video about stiff hydraulic clutch what the cause is? Sorry for bad english
JustJustinNL air in the line
Can you do a video on how you remove stuck on gaskets. Specifically on really old bikes. Another video idea for you is explaining handlebar bends, I'm clueless in that area.
Great ideas!
Yes please explain handlebar bends.
IF you put so much grease into clutch perch, it accept dust very quick. Isn't it?
Dude why i am watching this when i dont even have a bike but i dream it
My clutch arm gets pulled a little when i turn the handlebars to one side, my clutch has plenty of slack and all the points where i can adjust it are on the shortest setting, I'm adjusting the clutch cable from the lever and when pointed in one direction it is too lose but when i turn my handlebars it is too tight
mine does the same thing
For some reason my hydraulic cluch is really hard.
..first you should lube the lever...if that dosent work clean and lube the pushrod...is it still dosent work properly ..check the pisons inside the system (one on the lever side...and one on the bottom side..)...if all of that is okey....buy a hand trainer.(.helped me with my er600lc4 clutch)..
greetings from germany
Try bleeding the clutch if you have hydraulics, i have hydros on mine and i bleed the clutch regularly.
you dont have to bleed the clutch as often as you bleed the brakes.....if the clutch is hard to use the fluid is fine..since when there is "air" in the system the clutch would be soft and wouldnt disengage ..water in the fluid of the clutch isnt a problem as it is with the breaks ..sice the clutch fluid isnt getting that hot..;)
Installed/adjusted incorrectly. Verify free play
Even that this is 5 years old, it is perfectly what I was looking for. Couldn't find anything such useful. Million Thanks:)
I have a 2004 cr250r and want to see more of your build man!!!
Nice tips but the best tip is to just buy a bike with hydraulic clutch..
thank you this video really helped because my klx125 i have to use my whole hand!
Great informative video as usual! Your Chanel is helping me rebuild a 1997 yamaha yz 250. I've already put your Scotch-Bites to work cleaning parts. Any videos on blue 2 stroke bikes would be much appreciated!
Thanks Adam!
NR1 have a hydraulic clutch to begin with...
One Works Connection lever $160 = OUCH! Been using the Moose Easy Pull system for 2 years now on my YZ without a problem, works great and has 3 levels for adjustment. I payed less than $40 for mine at Rocky Mountain MC/ATV.
Buy a Magura USA hydraulic clutch assembly 👍 ...no more adjustments needed and pulls easily
Is the bike that you are restoring done?i can't find the finish video of that bike. Im sick of watching the series video of that bike. My time watching every video of that bike is worth! God bless and keep up the good videos!
love the videos but a litle more cr250
I'm not really sure what to make of this. A good quality cable like Venhill or most OEM cables will be stainless steel & have a PTFE liner. So there won't ever be any rust or corrosion, & you should not lube it. If Motion Pro cables do need to be lubed, I'd avoid them as it implies they're not good quality. Maybe this is the price you pay for having sponsors for the videos.
Do you replace those side case gaskets every time you remove them? Or do you re-use them.
Bonjour Cameron ! Verry nice video ! My TM 125 is full hydrolic ! 😉 ! Excellent day for you ! 😉 💨 💨 💨 !!!...
One is simply increasing the leverage with these gadgets. The ignored and dangerous outcome is that for the same lever travel, the clutch plates may not disengage cleanly when the lever is pulled. Might result in poor shifting, depending on the bike. The same outcome can be achieved by using a longer clutch actuator arm.
Odi bars with renthal bar pad 🤔
Switch hitter Yaaa! Jk, just get the Captains of Crush set. Crush all of those business deals and possibly your clutch lever.
I took my brake lever bolt out to grease it and now it will not fit back in. I didn’t change the lever or try to put in a new bolt.
I’m very confused and frustrated because it made a 2 minute job already 1 hour and I still haven’t figured it out
Ride red Get head
Owning a bike with.a clutch cable is your first problem 😂
Otima dica, Cameron! Admiro muito seu trabalho, você poderia me levar do Brasil pra trabalhar com você, ser seu ajudante. rs Congratulations!
One thing Cameron didn't mention is the clutch lifter arm if it is worn where it pushes on the clutch lifter rod and the pivot point where the cable connects also gets worn it makes a huge difference in the clutch pull he spoke on the lifter arm bearing but not the arm it's self
Switch hands. 🤣
Thanks for the tips dude now I have a smooth clutch and want more crf 250 build
What’s up with the Cr 250 build ???
I got a race clutch with some hard springs it’s a 4 finger clutch pull it’s hard after a couple hrs I have arm pump got a new cable too
To be honest I think the reason why mine is so stiff is because the spring that pulls against the pad was made to hold up a goddamn dump truck or hasn't been broken in
Mate u don't need no cable lube or special tool for this shit.
Just spray sum wd40 in there and its all good 🤣
Would like to see a KX250 build. Great videos, keep em coming.
Looks like something to collect sand or dirt
Who got the time to check the cable, make it easy, man......!! And to many to do also, crap.......!
I haven’t watch the video yet so I don’t know if he brought this up but putting good oil in your bike it’s a good part of it use mobile 1 oil
Lubricate the handle with dry grease or silicone spray only. not like in the movie
Buy a grip exerciser. If you have a stronger grip, no clutch is hard to pull.
Is there any other thing u can use apart from cable lube because I don’t have any like crc or something
The hydraulic clutch on my husky pulls real hard. Any suggestions?
Cameron, your "how to" videos are exceptional. Well done.
I’m gonna by my self a new dirt bike 2 of 4 stroke ? Please leave your comments
Cr250 build please
Gonna buy a project soon for sure gonna watch every one of the vids back!
Estou encantada com esse cara “cameron niemela” muito inteligente 🤓 estou aprendendo muito coisa 😍 🇧🇷
Guys do u know what Is Jawa 50 u should look at the clutch ať this thinkg 😂😂
What about the clutch rod and actuator thing lol? Love your vids btw
There is another easier system on top of Hydraulic clutch. That is the One Light Clutch by Clake. It is not the same as the easy clutch or left hand brake by Clake. That one is just mechanical advantage, which just means you can adjust it so that your pull is longer. The One Light Clutch is a hydraulic clutch, like Magura, but if you are still having a stiff clutch it's the next level. It is a big spring that is offset and you can tighten it how much you want. So when you start to pull the clutch, the spring helps you by adding additional tension so your pull is the same distance unlike mechanical advantages. It can really reduce your clutch pull significantly.
Opferman Motors Dirtbiking it's crazy expensive and you need a hydraulic clutch to begin with. I looked into getting one...
*Recluse
It's better than cheating.🤘🤠👍
Thanks!
What year is your CR125?
Please do a tutorial on a sticky throttle, love ur vids!
Good idea!
Tip 1: grow a set
Como me gustaría ver que estuviera en español para entender
Just get a ktm or a husky, they have hydraulic clutches
Need help! new to dirt bikes, on my 03 yz125 my clutch was working perfectly fine until I crashed and snapped the clutch lever, I installed new clutch and perch and adjusted the cable but now the clutch wont disengage at all, I have tried pushing cable and the clutch push lever by hand to the spec disengaged position but that doesn't disengage the engine either. Because it was working fine before I don't know how I managed to mess it up but Im sure its an easy fix that I just can't figure out!
Sorry for responding late but did you check your clutch springs they all have to be tension evenly for the clutch to disengage
Im loving all the vids dude! Really helping all of us out! But I’d love to see the build vids come back up
i can't find the cable on my hydraulic clutch...
Hola, de que marca son los discos del embrague?.
Great to know these things for when I get my bike, getting crf 125 or 250 not sure yet.🇮🇪👍👍
Stephen Byrne I’d say an 80 2 stroke or 125 two stroke for your new bike an 150r is perfect but a 250 is really big man
Rj Rj yes probably a 150 sounds better.👍🇮🇪
What happen if I don’t Lube the cable?
6:50 Cameron has something for the haters 😂
Im so happy that I found your video's. The passion that you have for the work that you do truly inspired me. Thanks for your great video's.
... "or switch hands"... LMAO.
(DRZ 400 SM) I also installed the Righteous Stunt Clutch shorty and adjusted everything up. But for some reason it's pretty hard to pull. I did some trouble shooting with no success. I can't figure it out then installed it on my friends bike and super easy. What the hell. Really frustrated. Any insight why my clutch is so hard to pull is there something else going on. Thanks Mate.
Unfortunately, I was injured in the military, and so no amount of "hit the gym" will fix my clutch pull body mechanic problems. Still want to ride, and my Honda CB1100 hydraulic clutch has quite a strong pull requirement to it...
Make more vids on the cr250
My yz450fx has a hard clutch lever pull and when it's on the stand in gear I pull in the clutch lever the rear tire still turns. Any ideas? I want it easier to pull. Cable is lubed and in good shape.
I got a sm610 and that takes a man to pull
Sure, grease up your pivot points on the levers.... until you have a wife and kids and then you are lucky if you have time to clean your air filter lol. I have the Magura clutch system, it really improves the clutch pull but for dirt bikes (I have a 2017 yz250x) it is almost impossible to setup properly and the actuation does not seem to be enough to fully disengage the clutch plates, I kind of got it working, end up getting a clake one system and I am waiting for it to arrive in the mail. To me a light clutch is number one priority above anything else.
By the way, tech support from Magura consists on ignoring your emails so be-careful about recommending their system.
Dude...Its Ron Howard!!!
I've been thinking about buying a hydraulic clutch kit with a slave cylinder for my CBR600 because the clutch is quite hard to pull. But the more i think about it, the more i begin to think that i've just gotten used to a 125cc clutch and not used a 600cc that much, so i might just be weak af. I might have to try and lube the cable again.
I learn some Mutch in these videos
thank you ! love your videos .....
I like mine harder then easier
Most legit, best content, and straight forward dirt bike guy on youtube! glad I found your channel. You're very educated and easy to follow, well versed and fuck the haters keep killing it. you know your on top of the game when they hatin, lol
switch hands lmao. Great vid always, super informative, to the point, and well thought out
Hahaha thanks for watching!
I installed a Magura Hymec hydraulic line. But because I'm a crappy mechanic the engine burned through it... thankfully home was mostly downhill or I would have been stranded! Nothing beats running beside a bike to get it up to speed and then in gear (at stop lights no less).
2000 cr250r if I pull my clutch lever in and it’s in gear should the bike roll freely or what may be the problem?