Clutch questions.

hi all,,have a few ? about my 99 sv 650s
first is when i pull in the clutch leaver and put the bike in gear it starts to pull forward(with the clutch leaver in)new clutch plates and cabel fitted?
second is when the motor is not running the gears are smooth but when i start the motor its nearly impossible to change gears
anyone got any idea on whats wrong?

your clutch may need adjusting

when did you last change/check the oil?

about a week ago,,i think the head gasket is gone also,could this cause it?have new gaskets but dont want to fit them until i figure out whats wrong

did you have the problem before you fitted cable and oil?

it probably just needs adjusting, i think it can be done at the lever, but somone will be along in a few mins that actuly know what they are on about

[mattSV]

Check your oil level again if you did change it last week (not sure from your reply to breadboy whether you checked, or changed it) - overfilling has been known to cause clutch/gearbox problems in the past.

oil level a ok
could it be gear bearings?
as for the clutch im totally stumpped
starting to anoy me now

[yorkie_chris]

You need to adjust the worm drive, sounds like it needs a small tweak inward.

Originally Posted by Sid Squid, about 346,000 times

Slacken off cable adjusters at top and bottom, loosen lifter locknut, back out screw a bit, ensure that lifter arm is as far down as it will go, gently turn screw in until it contacts pushrod, back it out a bit, (~1/8th of a turn), then nip up the locknut, roughly adjust cable with lower adjuster - not too tight - then with top adjuster ensure that there remains a little slack all the way from lock to lock.

i will try that now,thanks

[embee]

Just to be absolutely clear, the "lifter arm" and "lifter locknut" referred to in the above concise instructions are to be found behind the gearbox sprocket cover. Note the cover is plastic so no need to overtighten the screws when you refit it, just a gentle nip.

It's worth taking the lifter off, just 2 M6 screws (10mm spanner/socket), and grease the helix and ball bearings. The lifter lever will simply rotate out of the body and you'll see the ball bearings, which should stay captive in the cage (if they don't you need a new one anyway!).

Grease and refit, there are a couple of positions it can end up in, if it seems totally wrong take it out and move round a slot in the helix. Digital camera is useful if you are in any doubt before taking anything apart. Don't overtighten screws.

Run some thin oil down the cable while you're about it.

[Mr Speirs]

Does it happen when the engine is warm? Mine pulls forward very slightly when first putting the bike in gear when the engine is cold. Once its warm though all is normal.