Clutch Problem, Maybe. - SV650.org

12-03-10, 12:20 AM

Right, I changed the chain and sprockets on my bike yesterday. I put it all back together and it seems fine. However, my battery is flat so I couldn't start it. I went to bump start it, so put the bike in 4th gear, and got someone to push me down the road, but the bike moves fine with the clutch out in 4th. It was fine before I did them, but not now. What could I have done/what should I look at?

TSM · 12-03-10, 12:29 AM

clutch push rod adjustment

12-03-10, 12:38 AM

How should I adjust it so that it is right? Is there a specific way that it should be set and it'll be roughly there?

yorkie_chris · 12-03-10, 10:52 AM

Sounds like you fitted the spring retaining plate on the opposite side of the worm drive to what it was before.

Sid Squid · 12-03-10, 11:34 AM

As with any problem that manifests itself after you've just done some work - check you put it back together right.

Assuming you did then adjust the clutch, properly, not just the cable.

14-03-10, 05:29 PM

OK, so a new issue has appeared. I have refitted the spring retaining plate on the other side of the worm drive like YC said. It sorted the issue of it moving with the bike in gear, but now the wheel spins fine in neutral as it should. But when it is in gear, you can move it slightly like normal, but if you push it harder it will still spin, albeit slowly. This is exactly the same whether the clutch is in or not.

Any more ideas?

yorkie_chris · 14-03-10, 07:49 PM

Look for sid squids post on adjustment and do that

TSM · 14-03-10, 10:04 PM

take a picture and post it here incase you have done somthing realy silly

12-03-10, 12:20 AM	#1
Stewbie Guest Posts: n/a	Clutch Problem, Maybe. Right, I changed the chain and sprockets on my bike yesterday. I put it all back together and it seems fine. However, my battery is flat so I couldn't start it. I went to bump start it, so put the bike in 4th gear, and got someone to push me down the road, but the bike moves fine with the clutch out in 4th. It was fine before I did them, but not now. What could I have done/what should I look at?

12-03-10, 12:29 AM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Clutch Problem, Maybe. clutch push rod adjustment __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

12-03-10, 12:38 AM	#3
Stewbie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clutch Problem, Maybe. How should I adjust it so that it is right? Is there a specific way that it should be set and it'll be roughly there?

12-03-10, 10:52 AM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Clutch Problem, Maybe. Sounds like you fitted the spring retaining plate on the opposite side of the worm drive to what it was before. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

12-03-10, 11:34 AM	#5
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Clutch Problem, Maybe. As with any problem that manifests itself after you've just done some work - check you put it back together right. Assuming you did then adjust the clutch, properly, not just the cable. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

14-03-10, 05:29 PM	#6
Stewbie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clutch Problem, Maybe. OK, so a new issue has appeared. I have refitted the spring retaining plate on the other side of the worm drive like YC said. It sorted the issue of it moving with the bike in gear, but now the wheel spins fine in neutral as it should. But when it is in gear, you can move it slightly like normal, but if you push it harder it will still spin, albeit slowly. This is exactly the same whether the clutch is in or not. Any more ideas?

14-03-10, 07:49 PM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Clutch Problem, Maybe. Look for sid squids post on adjustment and do that __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

14-03-10, 10:04 PM	#8
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Re: Clutch Problem, Maybe. take a picture and post it here incase you have done somthing realy silly __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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