Clutch lever way to hard to hard squeze.

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  1. arond006

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    The clutch lever on my 03 is hard as hell to squeze I have replace the fluid bled the system and it is still hard. It has been that way since I got the bike. It is so bad I can pop open a can of corn with my left hand without a can opener. Everthing else is fine, the tranny shifts smooth, any help would be great. Thanks
     
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    I have had some after market clutch springs that made my life a living hell, maybe order up some stockers and give them a try?
     
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    Sure sounds like someone put a set of racing springs in there. You know that is something I never saw the need for. These clutches are pretty tough and the only riding scenario where strong springs would be a benefit would be drag racing.
     
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    Took the clutch apart this weekend and replaced the springs, much better. Thanks for the help.
     
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    Don't know if they were racing springs or not, but replaced them with OEM and it is alot better. Thanks.
     
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    I still run after market springs in my gen 2 and after just a couple of lights it is in neutral ASAP.
     
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