Clutch Problem.

sometime my clutch works fine,sometimes it bites whilst the lever is pulled in(at junctions or lights)and other times when you put it in 1st gear it just stalls and is hard to find neutral..when I bought the bike it had a bit too much oil in so after a n oil n filter change the level is fine.I have adjusted the cable at both ends but the problem still persists...HELP PLEASE as its embarrising as people think you stalled the bike cheers sv curvey

[Sid Squid]

First adjust the clutch - not just the cable.

Take the front sprocket cover off and do this:

Originally Posted by Me!

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.

Is the cable secured properly both ends? Broken clutch plates also change the biting point randomly, but i wouldn't go down the road until you have checked the cable and clutch assembly, search the forum, loads of info on that.

Thanks guys..Ive done what you said Sid it seems better but will post again after i've been out tomorrow.Beabert yeah the cable is secure. Thanks again

Mine was same but just needed adjusting as sids guide states and is all good now.

Hope yours its cured the same n cheers sid

been out ..gear change is alot better but the clutch is still biting when in 1st gear and stationary at lights or junctions.If i take brakes off the bike is trying to move forward slightly..could the clutch plates be sticking together ? should I take them out to clean? if so what should I use to clean them?

[Biker Biggles]

If you have adjusted it properly as above try checking your engine oil.Is it filled to the correct level and does it need changing?

when I got the bike the oil was just over the max marker..I replaced the oil and filter which is now showing in the middle of the window.the oil change was 3 weeks ago ive had the bike for 6 weeks..the local bike shop recons the plates can absorb excess oil which can make then stick together

[Biker Biggles]

You can get a bit of warping of the clutch plates which means they cant fully disengage.
Or you can get too little lift on the actuating mechanism.I had to replace that worm gear thingy that you adjusted because it was worn out and not generating enough movement to lift the clutch fully.That was afew years ago and it cost less than £20 I think.

just out of curiousty when you pull in the clutch lever how much should the rod move in?? thanks guys for your help