Broken clutch plate
 

Hello all

I have a clutch problem with my sv650 s k1 (2001)

A while back i couldnt select neutral from first after stopping
at traffic lights or junctions etc if i stopped the engine it flicked up
fine. I put it in the shop and they discovered that a piece about one inch long had snapped on one of the secondry clutch plates this was replaced
and all was ok for about 3 weeks but now its started again sometimes just needs a bit more force other times just wont move when this happens clutch is also dragging like the first time.

Bike is bog standard and as far as i know all obvious stuff checks out
fine ie- clutch cable adjustment/chain tension/gearbox oil etc

All other gears are fine up or down its just this first to neutral when
not moving

Any thoughts greatly appreciated

Re: Broken clutch plate
 

If you're having trouble getting neutral then the clutch is still dragging.

I assume by secondary plate you mean plain plate? That is; not the plates with the inserts in - the friction plates.

Was just one plate replaced? I'd be checking the lot - I strongly suspect there's a warped plate in there somewhere. Another possibility is that the broken plate has damaged the hub and is causing the plates to hang on it and not separate cleanly.

Re: Broken clutch plate
 

I wish my clutch worked!

Re: Broken clutch plate
 

Better late than never with this update.

Put the bike back in a different shop and after a
bit of adjustment the problem is solved.

Just like that,

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Re: Broken clutch plate
 

Can he source some moeny for me as well? I know what wrong with mine, just need the cash.

Glad you got it sorted mate.

Re: Broken clutch plate
 

Do you know exactly what it was he adjusted? Im having similar symptoms with my 02 curvy.

Re: Broken clutch plate
 

Pushrod mechanism probably, sid squid has done a good writeup on how to adjust it

Re: Broken clutch plate
 

Ohh, cool gonna look for that.. I may very well be back to ask for a direct link because im hopeless! hah