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Message started by Zappa on 10/19/08 at 14:06:04

Title: Clutch?
Post by Zappa on 10/19/08 at 14:06:04

I was out for a ride yesterday and realized that when I start from a standing position by rolling on the throttle and letting out the clutch shortly after the clutch is fully disengaged the rpm go do for a moment an then go up. The same thing happens if i let the clutch out fast and go on the throttle hard.
I tried to adjust it with the wheel and nut on the lever but that did not fix it. after my adjustment i also realized that when i am trying to accelerate fast ,like when going onto the freeway, that in fourth the engine rpm go way up before the it accelerates more.

I have about 14000 miles on this `05 S40 and it has enough oil. Is my clutch burning or wearing out or is it just an adjustment i need to make. Hope some of you can maybe lift my worries.

Title: Re: Clutch?
Post by serowbot on 10/19/08 at 16:36:10

Is your cable sticking?...if not it must be springs..

Title: Re: Clutch?
Post by drums1 on 10/19/08 at 17:59:03

Same problem I was having on my '87. Whatever you do, do not take it to Ace Powersports in Kenosha, WI. The clutch worked ok when I got it back, but they screwed up other stuff and I haven't seen it since--3 months now.

Title: Re: Clutch?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/19/08 at 18:57:34

Does your oil have special "Friction Modifiers"? What kind are you running? Till you figure this out, drive so as to NOt make it slip.

When you adjusted the clutch, did you leave it so the clutch lever moves a bit before the cable pulls tight?

Title: Re: Clutch?
Post by Zappa on 10/20/08 at 18:03:01

I think to drive not to make it slip is great advice i will follow.
I don1t think it has to do with my oil,
I adjusted it so the lever took more effort to pull. that is how i prefer it i might have left to little play and the clutch must be disengaging itself.
any other ideas what it might be.
What are the springs you are talking about drums 1 what could they have to do with it?

Title: Re: Clutch?
Post by T Mack 1 on 10/21/08 at 03:17:03

You need to adjust the lever so that it "engages" about 3/4" to 1" from the grip. If it engages further out (1 1/2" or more) you will get slipping.

Title: Re: Clutch?
Post by Zappa on 10/21/08 at 06:05:57

I think you might have the answer to my problem.
the distances you are taking about refer to the natural , unused position of the lever right.
How do I know the clutch is engaged is there any way to check that

Title: Re: Clutch?
Post by photojoe on 10/21/08 at 06:41:33

4378696978190 wrote:

Bike starts moving. That's what TM is talking about. We did it with my bike at TM's house. I was having the same problem, slipping in 4th. A quick adjustment by TM, and no problems since.