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hammersfan · 05-27-2008, 11:16 PM

I rode a C90T for the first time on Sunday, loved the ride except for the clutch. The lever had to be released nearly all the way before the clutch engaged which I really did not like but guess I would get used to but was wondering if this is normal for the C90's ?

frostbitevinnie · 05-28-2008, 04:22 AM

Guess I never noticed. Did you adjust the lever to your liking? It can be adjusted you know. I have mine on notch #4

Grizz1 · 05-28-2008, 06:10 AM

Mine releases the same. I think its the way all C90's are. You get used to it.

hammersfan · 05-28-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

Guess I never noticed. Did you adjust the lever to your liking? It can be adjusted you know. I have mine on notch #4

My friend did say he had it adjusted that way on purpose but yesterday I was reading a comparison test in Motorcycle Cruiser and all the testers complained about the C90 clutch. I'm sure I'd get used to it though.

KROW · 05-28-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbitevinnie

Guess I never noticed. Did you adjust the lever to your liking? It can be adjusted you know. I have mine on notch #4

I originally had mine at the default - 2 or 3 - and found that even with my long fingers, the clutch was at the end of their reach when it disengaged. Like Frostbitevinnie, I have it set now to notch #4 and find it much better - or maybe I'm just getting more used to it.

henc90t · 05-28-2008, 07:47 PM

It is a hydraulic clutch and is what it is. Set the adjust low (like a 4). After a bit it will feel very natural. I got to like it. It takes very little pressure to shift.

hammersfan · 05-28-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by henc90t

It is a hydraulic clutch and is what it is. Set the adjust low (like a 4). After a bit it will feel very natural. I got to like it. It takes very little pressure to shift.

Thanks for the tip. Should be getting my bike on Saturday.

KROW · 05-29-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

Thanks for the tip. Should be getting my bike on Saturday.

I got mine (C90SE) just over two weeks ago. Love it

Are you getting the black or white/gold one? Post some pics when you get it.

hammersfan · 05-29-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

I got mine (C90SE) just over two weeks ago. Love it

Are you getting the black or white/gold one? Post some pics when you get it.

Blue & Silver ! The White and Gold one is the C90 T.

KROW · 05-30-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

Blue & Silver ! The White and Gold one is the C90 T.

Sorry, guess I misunerstood - thought you had bought the "T". Regardless, looking forward to your pics.

Keith

hammersfan · 05-30-2008, 10:24 PM

It was funny the first time I went to pull away on the C90, I let the clucth out like normally would and nothing happened so I thought it wasn't in gear, by the time I realised what was going on my buddy was 1/4 mile down the road !

Elvis · 06-01-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

It was funny the first time I went to pull away on the C90, I let the clucth out like normally would and nothing happened so I thought it wasn't in gear, by the time I realised what was going on my buddy was 1/4 mile down the road !

I test rode a C90T a couple weeks ago and the same thing happened to me. The guy coordinating the convoy was shouting at me, put it in gear although it was. But the clutch lever had to go all the way out. Anyways I sort of handled the C90. It went upto 50 kph in the first gear easily!

I realized that the clutch lever was adjustable after the test ride

The C90 is a very powerful bike (at least for me).

hammersfan · 06-01-2008, 10:20 AM

So Elvis ,
do you think you may go up to a C90 ? It seems like a good move to me from the C50 to C90, that is exactly what my riding buddy did at the end of last season and he is very happy with the move.

henc90t · 06-01-2008, 04:00 PM

Me too! Last October. VERY HAPPY!

Elvis · 06-05-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

So Elvis ,
do you think you may go up to a C90 ? It seems like a good move to me from the C50 to C90, that is exactly what my riding buddy did at the end of last season and he is very happy with the move.

I'm gonna stay with the C50 for a while say 10K+ kilometers or so unless I hit the jackpot tomorrow

hammersfan · 06-05-2008, 10:29 PM

After adjusting my new rides clutch to position 4 I find it much better. Still a little long but better than before. I do like the smoothness of the clutch application.

05-27-2008, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,196	Clutch I rode a C90T for the first time on Sunday, loved the ride except for the clutch. The lever had to be released nearly all the way before the clutch engaged which I really did not like but guess I would get used to but was wondering if this is normal for the C90's ? __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

05-28-2008, 04:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
frostbitevinnie No Significant Other Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 07' C90T 76' MT250 Location: 3rd house NW of the Depot Posts: 2,391	Guess I never noticed. Did you adjust the lever to your liking? It can be adjusted you know. I have mine on notch #4 __________________ "People are more violently opposed to fur than leather, because it's easier to harass rich women than Bikers..." ---Unknown

05-30-2008, 10:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,196	It was funny the first time I went to pull away on the C90, I let the clucth out like normally would and nothing happened so I thought it wasn't in gear, by the time I realised what was going on my buddy was 1/4 mile down the road ! __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

06-01-2008, 10:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,196	So Elvis , do you think you may go up to a C90 ? It seems like a good move to me from the C50 to C90, that is exactly what my riding buddy did at the end of last season and he is very happy with the move. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

06-05-2008, 10:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,196	After adjusting my new rides clutch to position 4 I find it much better. Still a little long but better than before. I do like the smoothness of the clutch application. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

05-28-2008, 06:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Grizz1 Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2005 Suzuki C90 Location: Waldwick, New Jersey Posts: 37	Mine releases the same. I think its the way all C90's are. You get used to it.

05-28-2008, 07:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
henc90t Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 C90T Black (because black is faster) Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 39	It is a hydraulic clutch and is what it is. Set the adjust low (like a 4). After a bit it will feel very natural. I got to like it. It takes very little pressure to shift.

06-01-2008, 04:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
henc90t Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Bike: 2007 C90T Black (because black is faster) Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 39	Me too! Last October. VERY HAPPY!

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