How do I repair/adjust the clutch on the V-Star?

Adjusting the Clutch Cable - Lower End

1. Loosen the adjustment at the clutch lever
2. Remove:
   - Left Side Cover
   - Clutch Adjusting Cover
3. Loosen the locknut
4. Turn the adjusting screw in until it is lightly seated - Be careful, the screw will keep turning with enough pressure. Just turn it in lightly until it stops
5. Turn the adjusting screw out 1/4 of a turn
6. Hold the adjusting screw in place, tighten locknut
7. Replace covers
8. Check the clutch cable free play and adjust (at the bar end) as necessary.

Adjusting the Clutch Cable - Upper End

Follow the procedure outlined in the Yamaha Owners Manual

Check the clutch cable free play and adjust (at the bar end) as necessary. Make minor adjustments and take it for a short ride to test.

I AM NOT SURE OF YOUR QUESTION BUT I NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY MILES ARE ON IT..........NICE BIKE....THEY ARENT HARD TO ADJUST .(.IF IT IS ADJUSTABLE)..ON THIS MODEL YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO ADJUST THE CABLE..BUT IT COULD BE THAT THE CABLE IS STRETCHED...I HAVE SEEN THIS HAPPEN....ALSO WITH A LOT OF MILES YOU MAY NEED A CLUTCH...THE CABLE IS KINDA LIKE LINKAGE ON A VEHICLE...INSPECT THE CABLE AND LEVER ASEMBLY...IF LOOKS TO BE OK ADJUST CABLE FIRST...BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY FOR CLUTCH REPAIR...THE CLUTCH JUST HAS A LOCK AND ADJUST NUT ON SOME MODELS....BUT SOME ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE.....ONLY AT CABLE.........HOPE THIS HELPS..............METALPOET.....

Your clutch cable should have about 1/4 inch free play measred at the lever, check this by pulling the clutch lever slightly, look between the perch and lever, should have a small gap before it puts tension on the lever, if you adjust this and it still slips, it's problably shot, best bet is to ebay a good barnett clutch kit (under $200) and a cover gasket (prob 20 bucks or less), get a manual (30 or 40 bucks or 5 bucks for a pdf) and do-it-yourself, you will be way under dealer cost and have a better understanding for your machine, clutches come with instructions and repair manuals are priceless when you have a motorcycle !!!

best of luck and happy riding !!!

There is a clutch linkage kit you can purchase which will take the "**** " out. It is mounts between the end of the clutch cable and the transmission. I have one on my bike and love it. Easy to adjust and customizes the clutch to you.

Charles