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timwilky · 13-05-06, 06:16 AM

My 14,800 mile curvy has always had an issue of the clutch dragging, making it difficult to sometimes find nuetral. I always thought it was me until the MOT inspector commented on it the other day.

I avoid sitting at junctions holding the clutch and try to find nuetral approaching junctions whilst the bike is still moving.

The bike has an unknown history. I got it at 4500 miles shown but the vin plate was missing. (Frame number does match docs) 3 previous owners (High for such low milage), does not appear to have beed droped. no marking on lock stop, pegs, original paintwork, HPI clean etc yet there is a deep scuff on the LHS of the swinging arm as if a chain had come off. Chain set is original and the bike came with the original Z4 tyres so it all seem genuine.

I have adjusted the clutch actuator correctly. The break point is sweet whilst the bike is in motion, but when stationary it drags.

Is this a new clutch now. Or should I wait until I next service it and then whip the thing out for an inspection.

BTW oil level is correct and chain is correctly tensioned

13-05-06, 06:16 AM	#1
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	more clutch issues My 14,800 mile curvy has always had an issue of the clutch dragging, making it difficult to sometimes find nuetral. I always thought it was me until the MOT inspector commented on it the other day. I avoid sitting at junctions holding the clutch and try to find nuetral approaching junctions whilst the bike is still moving. The bike has an unknown history. I got it at 4500 miles shown but the vin plate was missing. (Frame number does match docs) 3 previous owners (High for such low milage), does not appear to have beed droped. no marking on lock stop, pegs, original paintwork, HPI clean etc yet there is a deep scuff on the LHS of the swinging arm as if a chain had come off. Chain set is original and the bike came with the original Z4 tyres so it all seem genuine. I have adjusted the clutch actuator correctly. The break point is sweet whilst the bike is in motion, but when stationary it drags. Is this a new clutch now. Or should I wait until I next service it and then whip the thing out for an inspection. BTW oil level is correct and chain is correctly tensioned __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.