Floppy clutch lever?

[Seeker]

I don't know whether this is your problem but someone with a dirt bike on this thread had issues with the clutch dragging when hot caused by contaminated clutch plates:
https://www.thumpertalk.com/forums/t...nning-and-hot/

[Geodude]

Thanks all for guidance you're a good bunch. I'm working my way through all suggestions asap

Originally Posted by garynortheast

It may be worth getting the clutch cover off and making sure that the clutch basket isn't coming loose on the end of the shaft?

On job list, for when it's not cold and dark

Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

Sounds dubious. I've only ever set mine up cold :/

I would try another clutch cable just in case.

I thought same but cable change planned just incase

Originally Posted by johnnyrod

What have you checked at the lever end?

Lever function, bolts, pivot, mount and adjuster all checked over for defects and only defective part i can find is myself

Originally Posted by redtrummy

This is crazy. To be honest I have no idea about the workings of a SV clutch so my only contribution, have you tried the SV riders forum to see if they can suggest anything Geo?

Head banged off every surface and internet scoured

Originally Posted by garynortheast

What happens if you set up the clutch, and then, without starting the engine, pull the clutch lever in and out 20 or 30 times? Does it slacken? If not, do the same thing but with the engine running. What happens then?

I can set it turn around twice clap my hands once and pull lever and it can change cold or hot. It can also work well for a few miles then back to the hokey cokey again

Originally Posted by Seeker

I don't know whether this is your problem but someone with a dirt bike on this thread had issues with the clutch dragging when hot caused by contaminated clutch plates:
https://www.thumpertalk.com/forums/t...nning-and-hot/

Hmmm worth a think but they worked fine for 500 miles but also worth a look as i did get some fuel in the sump/oil while bike was stood for a few months.

Thanks all i will work through all suggestions, even any that seem daft as you never know