Clutch beig a bit tempermental - SV650.org

24-09-06, 05:39 PM

My clutch got really iffy today. noticed it beofe but it's never been a big deal - till today.

riding thru' London traffic - stop start,s many gear changes etc & I found that pretty soon, I could put my bike into neutral at traffic lights. Then it started to get really heavy to change - it reqwuired a bit off effort, notthe usual quick flick, then at Camden the worst thing happened - I couldn't get out of first gear for about 5 mins.

Do, "They all do that, sir" or is my clutch on the way out?

Puzzled.

Dirk

24-09-06, 05:41 PM

Er, based on the usual response here, its probably the oil rather than the clutch, but I am no mechanic so I'll leave it to others to reply.

TSM · 24-09-06, 06:36 PM

Mine becomes a little like that in london traffic, a little rev of the engine or small blasts seems to sort it out.

Biker Biggles · 24-09-06, 06:38 PM

Is it the clutch that got heavy or the gear lever?You need to make the usual adjustments to the clutch cable top and bottom,and lube it,ensure your chain is lubed and adjusted,and think about your engine oil level and how long it is since it was last changed.Then check the pivot on the footrest where the gear lever rotates and lube that up thoroughly.If all that fails start panicing,but that lot normally sorts it.

24-09-06, 05:39 PM	#1
Kinvig Guest Posts: n/a	Clutch beig a bit tempermental My clutch got really iffy today. noticed it beofe but it's never been a big deal - till today. riding thru' London traffic - stop start,s many gear changes etc & I found that pretty soon, I could put my bike into neutral at traffic lights. Then it started to get really heavy to change - it reqwuired a bit off effort, notthe usual quick flick, then at Camden the worst thing happened - I couldn't get out of first gear for about 5 mins. Do, "They all do that, sir" or is my clutch on the way out? Puzzled. Dirk

24-09-06, 06:36 PM	#3
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Mine becomes a little like that in london traffic, a little rev of the engine or small blasts seems to sort it out. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

24-09-06, 06:38 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Is it the clutch that got heavy or the gear lever?You need to make the usual adjustments to the clutch cable top and bottom,and lube it,ensure your chain is lubed and adjusted,and think about your engine oil level and how long it is since it was last changed.Then check the pivot on the footrest where the gear lever rotates and lube that up thoroughly.If all that fails start panicing,but that lot normally sorts it. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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24-09-06, 05:41 PM	#2
Warthog Guest Posts: n/a	Er, based on the usual response here, its probably the oil rather than the clutch, but I am no mechanic so I'll leave it to others to reply.