clutch lever assembly: 350 Sport 1977

[bowman3761]

Hi: The clutch lever fitted to my newly acquired bike is non-standard, and its mounting fits between the electrical switchgear and the clip-on grip. Consequently, the switchgear is further away and difficult to use, and I’m unsure as to whether I’m getting the correct cable pull for the clutch.

Can anyone advise the correct cable pull from a standard lever, or make recommendations for an affordable and available substitute. The cable pull on my current (non-standard) lever is 17.5 mm, fully-closed-lever-to-fully-open. Thanks, Tim

PS: I've placed wanted advert on the forum at: www.morini-riders-club.com/forum/viewto ... f=6&t=6801

[MickeyMoto]

I bought a replacement. It is made by Domino. I think I bought it from Ducati Paddy.

[bowman3761]

Thanks Mickey, especially for the most helpful photos. Yes, Ducati Paddy sells one, that appears slightly different to yours (yours has a wing-mirror boss): www.ducatipaddy.com/Levers#&gid=1&pid=1. A quick Google has shown there are many Domino lever variants: www.roadraceperformanceshropshire.com/c ... ies?page=1. However, ever helpful Doug at Mdina Italia kindly sent me a used item (with a little gravel rash), that I now see is also a Domino product, so I will explore whether it fits, or can be made to fit. Incidentally, were you able to use a standard cable and was the cable pull sufficient? Tim

[MickeyMoto]

Hi Tim,

Cable pull is sufficient. The clutch disengaged fully. The only problem I have is the cable being from a Kanguro.

What we néed is a supplier of cables for the 350 Sport and Strada, which I think are shorter. Not sure about the inner length with respect to outer, though.

Give Paddy a call, he is most helpful. I think I may have sent my old assembly to him to check. You need a dog leg lever, too.

[bowman3761]

Thanks Mickey. Inspired by your post, I successfully cleaned up, fettled and fitted the used item sent by Mdina Italia, and luckily the standard Venhill cable for a Morini Sport fits. I've yet to take it for a test ride... and touch up the paint! Nonetheless, I've noted Paddy as a potential future source. I assume you are aware of Venhill for cables, but just in case: www.venhill.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=morini. Thanks again, Tim

[Ming]

If you search for Venhill on the forum you may have a shock.

[bowman3761]

Thanks Ming. I did as you suggested, and was shocked. I guess I've been (fairly) lucky up to now with them.