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dizzyblonde · 11-02-09, 12:09 PM

So, if you've altered the clutch cable over a million times, and it keeps changing itself on its own, and when in first gear it creeps, and then once warm its fine.....what would be the best thing to do, swap the cable first or have a peep at the worm?

Dave20046 · 11-02-09, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

So, if you've altered the clutch cable over a million times, and it keeps changing itself on its own, and when in first gear it creeps, and then once warm its fine.....what would be the best thing to do, swap the cable first or have a peep at the worm?

How bad does it get? There was a thread on someone where it started flapping about. Can't remember who it was though! possibly big ape?

dizzyblonde · 11-02-09, 12:17 PM

Just wondering if its worth getting a new clutch cable before Tues when YC has a poke about. . . I'm feeling stingy and could rather do without

Dave20046 · 11-02-09, 12:23 PM

I'd leave it, if it ain't a biggy. Spray grease or old engine oil down it and work the cable for a bit if you can be arsed.

Sid Squid · 11-02-09, 05:36 PM

Assuming the adjustment is correct, persistent clutch drag can be caused by a notched clutch basket, (or less commonly the same wear to the clutch hub), this causes the plates to 'hang' and not separate cleanly. If the damage is only slight, then it can be dressed out with a file, but only if it's really light.

12-02-09, 09:04 AM

I will remember to check for notching of the clutch basket when I check the plates. I have a file lying around somewhere at home so will use that if there is only slight damage.
Is it a big job if the whole basket needs replacing? bikes only done 19000miles.

11-02-09, 12:09 PM	#11
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Clutch problems (not the normal kind) So, if you've altered the clutch cable over a million times, and it keeps changing itself on its own, and when in first gear it creeps, and then once warm its fine.....what would be the best thing to do, swap the cable first or have a peep at the worm? __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

11-02-09, 12:17 PM	#13
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: Clutch problems (not the normal kind) Just wondering if its worth getting a new clutch cable before Tues when YC has a poke about. . . I'm feeling stingy and could rather do without __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

11-02-09, 12:23 PM	#14
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Clutch problems (not the normal kind) I'd leave it, if it ain't a biggy. Spray grease or old engine oil down it and work the cable for a bit if you can be arsed. __________________

11-02-09, 05:36 PM	#15
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Clutch problems (not the normal kind) Assuming the adjustment is correct, persistent clutch drag can be caused by a notched clutch basket, (or less commonly the same wear to the clutch hub), this causes the plates to 'hang' and not separate cleanly. If the damage is only slight, then it can be dressed out with a file, but only if it's really light. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

12-02-09, 09:04 AM	#16
vardypeeps Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Clutch problems (not the normal kind) I will remember to check for notching of the clutch basket when I check the plates. I have a file lying around somewhere at home so will use that if there is only slight damage. Is it a big job if the whole basket needs replacing? bikes only done 19000miles.

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