weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
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weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
well went out on the bike yesterday with out issue.(but was beating pretty hard)
then popped round the shops today.
and the clutch is acting weird.
pulled up at a traffic light and the lever went to the grip strangely.
and the clutch was dragging ,could not change gear at a standstill (can normally).
pulled away and it went back to the normal clutch bite position.
then again went weird on the way home .
now the lever goes all the way to the bar without tension.
whats likely to have come loose/broke?
thanks mark
then popped round the shops today.
and the clutch is acting weird.
pulled up at a traffic light and the lever went to the grip strangely.
and the clutch was dragging ,could not change gear at a standstill (can normally).
pulled away and it went back to the normal clutch bite position.
then again went weird on the way home .
now the lever goes all the way to the bar without tension.
whats likely to have come loose/broke?
thanks mark
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
Is the cable frayed? Check that the case lever is doing the same as the hand lever first... if it is then i think its time to look inside, im saying its time to measure your springs and plates and check the ball hasnt welded itself in place.
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Re: weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
cheers Jon , i checked the cable and it seems ok.JonW wrote:Is the cable frayed? Check that the case lever is doing the same as the hand lever first... if it is then i think its time to look inside, im saying its time to measure your springs and plates and check the ball hasnt welded itself in place.
need to open it up.
maybe a good time to do the fz600 friction plates and replace the old springs.
while i am in there.
cheers mark
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
Any blue discolouring on the steelies, chuck them too.
Rory
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
Re: weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
Maybe the nut/screw on the centre adjuster has backed off? This is where a side cover with an access hole comes in handy.
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Re: weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
finaly took the clutch cover of and sure enough the nut had come off.RuZty wrote:Maybe the nut/screw on the centre adjuster has backed off? This is where a side cover with an access hole comes in handy.
no damage
but while i have it off i will upgrade to the fz600 clutch plates and new OEM springs.
thanks to all.
mark
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
Good call Russ!
Rory
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
Re: weird clutch issue today?( RZ )
It was the only part nobody had suggested, someone was going to get it right.
But thanks
But thanks