I finally got the bike running and now I'd like ot get it moving - but I cannot get the clutch to disengage.
I had the clutch out and cleaned it all up, so I doubt the discs & plates are stuck together. The lift mechanism was similarly cleaned and greased - ball bearing in place.
To adjust I did the following:
Then I tried:
Either I am doing something fundamentally wrong, or there is something amiss at the lifter end or the clutch end.
If the former could someone please tell me what and give me an idiot's step-by-step guide to doing it right.
If the latter, what could it be? If I understand the operation correctly, the lifter rod (which moves freely in and out) pushes, against the springs, onto the pressure plate, allowing the discs and plates to separate. If the bolts on the springs are too tight, could it be that there the springs are already fully compressed and the pressure plate unable to move?
Any help appreciated.
Sean
I had the clutch out and cleaned it all up, so I doubt the discs & plates are stuck together. The lift mechanism was similarly cleaned and greased - ball bearing in place.
To adjust I did the following:
- At engine end, screwed adjuster nut all the way in.
- At handlebar, set the adjuster half way out.
- Loosened the lock nut and screwed the worm all the way clockwise - it didn't actually move very much, maybe 1/8 turn max - and tightened the lock nut
Then I tried:
- As above
- As above.
- Loosened nut and screwed the worm counter-clockwise - this time it turned maybe 3/8 revolution - and tightened locknut.
- This time lever was loose so I screwed out the adjuster at the case and then at the lever.
Either I am doing something fundamentally wrong, or there is something amiss at the lifter end or the clutch end.
If the former could someone please tell me what and give me an idiot's step-by-step guide to doing it right.
If the latter, what could it be? If I understand the operation correctly, the lifter rod (which moves freely in and out) pushes, against the springs, onto the pressure plate, allowing the discs and plates to separate. If the bolts on the springs are too tight, could it be that there the springs are already fully compressed and the pressure plate unable to move?
Any help appreciated.
Sean