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Message started by tixin on 06/22/11 at 13:06:19

Title: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by tixin on 06/22/11 at 13:06:19

I squeezed the lever all the way, but the clutch won't fully disengage. The lever by the transmission is stiff and moves up and down as I operate the clutch. Tried to adjust the cable to no avail. Maybe I didn't do it right. Please advise. Thanks.

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/22/11 at 13:17:03

Soo, if you put it in Neutral & start it & pull the clutch in & stick it in 1st, the bike starts rolling?

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by tixin on 06/22/11 at 13:22:16

Starting is another problem in my other thread! If I try to start in first gear with clutch compress, the bike will want to roll forward. If I try to push it in first gear, there is quite a resistance.

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/22/11 at 13:25:03

How much "wiggle" is there to the clutch lever before it starts pulling n the cable?

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by youzguyz on 06/22/11 at 13:25:14

It's a wet clutch. It doesn't "slip" very well unless the engine is running and oil is circulating.
Like JOG said.. get it running 1st, then see how the clutch works.

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/22/11 at 13:25:43

Need your bikes history. How much riding have you done on itz?

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by tixin on 06/22/11 at 13:37:18

The bike has 3,800 miles ... and I have not logged a single mile on it yet :( !! There is virtually no "wiggle" on the hand lever. Thanks.

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by bill67 on 06/22/11 at 13:39:11

Put some Sea Foam in the oil and that it run some,Should clear up the problem.

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/22/11 at 13:41:48

Lets get it started first,, start in Neutral.

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by runwyrlph on 06/22/11 at 15:20:03

53455F504D5F53502A0 wrote:

It's a wet clutch. It doesn't "slip" very well unless the engine is running and oil is circulating.
Like JOG said.. get it running 1st, then see how the clutch works.

+1

normal for the bike

- try to roll it with clutch in - very hard if it's been sitting
- start it in 1st with clutch in, "jumps" forward a little

my guess is your clutch's okay

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by Serowbot on 06/22/11 at 15:21:58

+1...

Title: Re: Clutch not fully disengage
Post by tixin on 06/22/11 at 18:16:01

GREAT! That's one worry off my mind. Now I can concentrate on starting the bike. Thanks.