We’ve finally entered April. Things are getting quite hectic.
Worrying won’t change anything, so I’m going to keep plugging away at what I can do. The Aqua Line toll is incredibly expensive if you pay cash instead of using ETC. So this time I decided to install an ETC unit.
Lately for ETC, this is the only choice! Mitsuba Sankowa MSC-BE700S
ETC 2.0 is confusing. It’s not necessarily new. Even with ETC 2.0, there are models that don’t meet the radio frequency standards.
If you’re unsure, the MSC-BE700S meets all the requirements, so you can feel confident choosing it.
I was vaguely pondering it, and suddenly it’s done.
I tightened it together with the handlebar clamp bolt. I also mounted the GPS antenna for the dash cam at the same time.
I think it’s best when it doesn’t look like an aftermarket addition, looks clean, and has good serviceability.
What is clutch adjustment?
The original clutch holder can only adjust the cable free play. In other words: Move the lever closer = clutch engagement point moves closer Move the lever farther = clutch engagement point moves farther
That’s how it works. Additionally, if you move it closer, the clutch might not fully disengage. Ideally, the lever should be positioned where you can apply force, fully disengage the clutch, and adjust the engagement point to your preference.
I happened to have a Kawasaki OEM clutch holder (a customer’s discarded part) on hand, so I’ll give it to you. Just swapping it in allows you to adjust the lever position, so it’s very effective.
You can adjust it from 1 to 5, and the lever position changes as shown in the image. It’s best to position it where you can apply force.
With this holder, you can change the lever position and adjust the clutch cable free play (changing the clutch engagement point).
If the clutch isn’t disengaging fully, you can “reduce free play and move the lever closer,” giving you flexibility. That’s nice.
With higher-end options like Gale Speed, you can even change the ratio. The Katana stock and this Kawasaki OEM both have a ratio of around 34–35 mm (I haven’t measured precisely). A smaller ratio number makes it lighter. However, the stroke increases, so the clutch might not fully disengage.
Making everything lighter isn’t always the answer. Balance is important in everything. By the way, my Inazuma 1200 runs a cable clutch with a 28 ratio.
The easiest solution is to strengthen your grip, so buying a grip-strengthening tool might be the most economical option. That’s it—after the oil change and mounting the unit, we’re done.
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