Stiff Clutch. What next? - SV650.org

Fallout · 21-09-12, 08:46 PM

My clutch is really stiff. You'd struggle to pull it with 2 fingers. Seems to operate fine mechanically, but something isn't quite right.

So far I have made sure the lever moves freely, changed the clutch cable, and made sure the little arm thingamabob the clutch cable connects to under the front sprocket cover that pushes the pin in and out (deep breath!) moves smoothly. What should I be looking at next, oh wise ones? Pulling the clutch in sounds a tiny bit clunky down near the gearbox, so I suppose there is something amiss with the actual clutch. Any thoughts?

mikerj · 21-09-12, 09:15 PM

If the operating mechanism is worn or badly gunked up it can make a huge difference. My dads curvy had a really heavy clutch, despite a new cable and despite stripping, cleaning and greasing the (very worn) mechanism. After fitting a s/h unit with far less wear the clutch is lovely.

Fallout · 21-09-12, 09:43 PM

What's the s/h unit mate?

DJ123 · 21-09-12, 09:46 PM

second hand?

21-09-12, 10:08 PM

Let me have a fondle tomo.

Fallout · 21-09-12, 10:12 PM

You've already fondled my clutch. Any more and it'd be a public order offence. I reckon we're gonna have it apart over the winder, fairy liquiding it into oblivion and the problem will be solved.

mikerj · 22-09-12, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddyjob

second hand?

Yep!

Bibio · 22-09-12, 11:03 AM

has it always been stiff

Jayneflakes · 22-09-12, 11:38 AM

Have you tried developing a less wimpy grip?

Have you checked the clutch is not grooved or damaged? Is there something else inside that is damaged, like the push rod being bent or the activator that the cable runs into being seized?

22-09-12, 08:48 PM

Yup, after extensive testing it's come to light that fallout needs to man up and not be such a fairy.

21-09-12, 08:46 PM	#1
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Stiff Clutch. What next? My clutch is really stiff. You'd struggle to pull it with 2 fingers. Seems to operate fine mechanically, but something isn't quite right. So far I have made sure the lever moves freely, changed the clutch cable, and made sure the little arm thingamabob the clutch cable connects to under the front sprocket cover that pushes the pin in and out (deep breath!) moves smoothly. What should I be looking at next, oh wise ones? Pulling the clutch in sounds a tiny bit clunky down near the gearbox, so I suppose there is something amiss with the actual clutch. Any thoughts? __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music) Last edited by Fallout; 21-09-12 at 08:47 PM.

21-09-12, 09:15 PM	#2
mikerj Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 876	Re: Stiff Clutch. What next? If the operating mechanism is worn or badly gunked up it can make a huge difference. My dads curvy had a really heavy clutch, despite a new cable and despite stripping, cleaning and greasing the (very worn) mechanism. After fitting a s/h unit with far less wear the clutch is lovely.

21-09-12, 09:43 PM	#3
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: Stiff Clutch. What next? What's the s/h unit mate? __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

21-09-12, 09:46 PM	#4
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Stiff Clutch. What next? second hand? __________________ BMW F800ST

21-09-12, 10:08 PM	#5
Thunderace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stiff Clutch. What next? Let me have a fondle tomo.

21-09-12, 10:12 PM	#6
Fallout Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 2,983	Re: Stiff Clutch. What next? You've already fondled my clutch. Any more and it'd be a public order offence. I reckon we're gonna have it apart over the winder, fairy liquiding it into oblivion and the problem will be solved. __________________ MotoGoLoco - You knows it The Shed - Suzuki GSX-R 750 K1 \| Triumph Tiger 1050 K6 Fallout Bikes (VLogs, Tutorials, Bike Vids) Fallout Breakbeat (My Music)

22-09-12, 11:03 AM	#8
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: Stiff Clutch. What next? has it always been stiff

22-09-12, 08:48 PM	#10
Spank86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Stiff Clutch. What next? Yup, after extensive testing it's come to light that fallout needs to man up and not be such a fairy.

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