Clutch play changes when engine warms up!

[1964Hall]

Anyone else have this?
Never noticed it on my S1kr.
A short while after getting my XR with 4k on the clock I noticed there was no play at the lever. I think bmw recommends 3mm or something. So I tweaked the adjuster, fired her up and went riding. When I next used the clutch on a up to temp engine I noticed the gap had increased.
Now it appears to get a 3mm gap at lever when hot, it closes up when cold. Otherwise all works fine. I have Puig levers which came with the bike but don't see that making a difference.
Anyone else notice same gap chsnges?
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[wilbert]

Yes I noticed this too on my 18 model. I also noticed that if adjusted when the engine is hot and the cable has expanded it buggers up gear changes with the quick shifter later. The clutch lever can be a little clunky but as I only use it for setting off and coming to a complete stop I can live with it as the QS is so much fun and easy to use.

[SimonUK]

I get it on both my XR and R. If I adjusted it when hot then there would be no slack when cold(would probably be -ve slack!!!) 

[Winger]

Originally Posted by 1964Hall

Anyone else notice same gap chsnges?
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Yep my old Tiger is exactly the same just the nature of how they work dry clutch’s excepted.

[1964Hall]

So I'm not alone 
Must admit, aside from my S1kr which had HP levers on from new, I've had hydraulic clutches.
Oh well, this "feature"  is at least a conversation starter.
Carry on....
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[wilbert]

You would have thought that a bike this new and of this price bracket it would have a hydraulic clutch. Even my KTM MX bike has one. Hopefully the new model will have one.

[1964Hall]

Well, it is an old and simple method of clutch actuation, but it's pretty reliable and no service costs with lined outers now.
Tis a bit heavy for those of us with a smaller hand, but I only notice it if I'm doing a lot of town or slow riding work.
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[Winger]

Any one favouring a hydraulic clutch has never been on the side of the road with one that has gone belly up i’ll Take a cable every time at least you have a chance assuming your carrying a spare,i’ve Two bikes with hydraulic clutches do not even use the same fluid.

Another test if you to get your head around a wet clutch,next time your giving the engine some stick keep your fingers on the clutch lever and feel it come out as the clutch plates are biting.

[smithy]

Just be sure to adjust the cable free-play when cold, 1-3mm at the lever should see you sorted.

Smithy.

[Bree]

Originally Posted by smithy

Just be sure to adjust the cable free-play when cold, 1-3mm at the lever should see you sorted.

Smithy.

   Works for me.