Clutch issues, Curvy.

Having just reversed into my garage on the sk1 (its on quite a slope) i used the engine breaking to help slow me down (mostly used the front brake) , n i'm thinking that was a very bad idea now.

Once in the garage the bike wouldnt change gear at all, so turned it off and put it up on the stand. I can now pull the clutch in and change through all the gears with no problem, including getting into neutral. When in neutral there is no pull on the wheel, but once i put the bike into gear then the wheel will turn even if the clutch is fully applied (this is the same on every gear).

Is this a simple fix, or is the bike back off to the garage?

Thanks for your time orgers

[fizzwheel]

Moved to SV Talk, this would have got lost in Idle Banter

Ok thanks

Have you checked the clutch cable adjusters, just in case the cable has got caught. Also check the clutch worm (bit where the clutch cable goes to, it goes in and out as the cable is pulled check it does this). Have you started the bike and tried to select gears?

I'll have to check these things tomorrow. But yes I can select all gears with the engine running, thanks for your time

[TamSV]

Originally Posted by chezvegas85

Having just reversed into my garage on the sk1 (its on quite a slope) i used the engine breaking to help slow me down (mostly used the front brake) , n i'm thinking that was a very bad idea now.

I take it you were slipping the clutch as you rolled backwards? I don't think that would do any harm but it's the kind of thing that would wear the clutch prematurely if done a lot.

Originally Posted by chezvegas85

...put it up on the stand...once i put the bike into gear then the wheel will turn even if the clutch is fully applied

I've snipped your post just to clarify. If your back wheel is up in the air on a paddock stand then it will turn with the engine running in gear, even with the clutch.

So long as you can stop it turning pretty easily with the toe of your boot against the side of the tyre then it's nothing to worry about.

yeh your correct tam, i'll be avoiding doing it in the future. Thanks for the assist. Unfortunately shy on time to investigate further as i'm off out to set up my council tax, fun fun fun...

Can't stop it with my boot at all, having to apply the brake to stop the wheel, when the bike is on the ground i can hold it back with my feet, but can feel it trying to lurch forward.

^above is incorrect, i can stop it with my boot. Obviously wasnt trying hard enough previously. Might not be the end of the world, but i dont want to be accidently pulling away at lights =D

[Viney]

Yup, just sounds a simple case of adjusting the clutch. Just to see if this is the case then a quick way to check is to adjust it at the lever. If this solves it or makes it less grabby then you will need to get your clutch adjusted properly. Some people will leave this as it is, but its far better to adjust it properly. If this does not solve it then you could have a stretched clutch cable, warped clutch plates or similar but i suspect that its just a case of adjustment. A simple enough job that you can carry out using 2x12mm spanners, a 10mm spanner and a flat screwdriver. Instructiosn by the master himself

http://forums.sv650.org/showpost.php...11&postcount=3

I adjusted the lever (to the far end) and it didn't seem to help at the time, just been on a small ride out though to the rents and back. The issue seems to of resolved itself - although the changes were a little clunkier than usual - so case closed for me.

Thanks for all the assistance, appreciate it.