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ophic · 08-06-14, 05:45 PM

Ta for the help. I'll get one ordered. Fortunate that we've managed to diagnose it before it's critical

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ophic · 10-06-14, 08:13 PM

Ok a bit more advice required.

I've ordered a new part. In the meantime I've found that if I adjust the worm drive so that it touches the clutch rod, I gain a bit more adjustment in the clutch lever/cable.

ie I've followed Sid's oft quoted advice, but not wound it back a bit.

Is this OK or is it a common noob mistake that's gonna bring me a world of hurt? Can I leave it like this for a while or should I fit the new part as soon as possible?

Bibio · 10-06-14, 08:44 PM

it might let the clutch slip when giving the bike beans. i adjust mine pretty much like that but i leave a wee bit play, say 1/8 of a turn.

Sid Squid · 10-06-14, 09:25 PM

It will probably be OK as long as you set it so when it's completely cold. You've probably noticed that the lever gains a little slack when the engine is hot, so as a short term expediency set as you have it shoudn't be over tight. Obviously the lifter needs a dab of slack to make sure that the clutch is completely free to operate at all temperatures.

ophic · 10-06-14, 09:53 PM

Can't say I had noticed it gaining slack when hot. It gains slack constantly on my bike! Anyway, yes it was set that way when cold. Surprising how much extra adjustment it gives, but I suppose that's the nature of a worm drive.

Bibio · 10-06-14, 10:16 PM

it should not be doing that even with worn plates or knackered worm gear. have you checked the condition of the clutch cable for fraying especially at the lever end?

ophic · 11-06-14, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibio

it should not be doing that even with worn plates or knackered worm gear. have you checked the condition of the clutch cable for fraying especially at the lever end?

No need to worry Bibio - that was the original problem and turned out to be the adjuster vibrating loose at the lever end. I couldn't tighten it properly because there wasn't enough thread left in the hole. Now I've gained more adjustment by removing the eighth-turn slack on the pushrod and it's gained me enough thread at the lever to tighten the locking nut sufficiently.

I think it's now fine

New lifter on the way anyway.

ophic · 23-06-14, 11:28 AM

Just to close off this thread, part arrived and has been fitted and all is well again.

For anyone else with the same problem, the part is 23200-11D00 and Suzuki call it a Clutch Release Screw. £45.50 from http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/

Very simple to fit.

Incidentally I saw 2 on ebay second hand for around £40. Seemed a bit pointless.

08-06-14, 05:45 PM	#21
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Rapid clutch wear Ta for the help. I'll get one ordered. Fortunate that we've managed to diagnose it before it's critical Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

10-06-14, 08:13 PM	#22
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Rapid clutch wear Ok a bit more advice required. I've ordered a new part. In the meantime I've found that if I adjust the worm drive so that it touches the clutch rod, I gain a bit more adjustment in the clutch lever/cable. ie I've followed Sid's oft quoted advice, but not wound it back a bit. Is this OK or is it a common noob mistake that's gonna bring me a world of hurt? Can I leave it like this for a while or should I fit the new part as soon as possible? __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

10-06-14, 08:44 PM	#23
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: Rapid clutch wear it might let the clutch slip when giving the bike beans. i adjust mine pretty much like that but i leave a wee bit play, say 1/8 of a turn.

10-06-14, 09:25 PM	#24
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Rapid clutch wear It will probably be OK as long as you set it so when it's completely cold. You've probably noticed that the lever gains a little slack when the engine is hot, so as a short term expediency set as you have it shoudn't be over tight. Obviously the lifter needs a dab of slack to make sure that the clutch is completely free to operate at all temperatures. __________________ 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" Last edited by Sid Squid; 10-06-14 at 09:27 PM.

10-06-14, 09:53 PM	#25
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Rapid clutch wear Can't say I had noticed it gaining slack when hot. It gains slack constantly on my bike! Anyway, yes it was set that way when cold. Surprising how much extra adjustment it gives, but I suppose that's the nature of a worm drive. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

10-06-14, 10:16 PM	#26
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: Rapid clutch wear it should not be doing that even with worn plates or knackered worm gear. have you checked the condition of the clutch cable for fraying especially at the lever end?

23-06-14, 11:28 AM	#28
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Rapid clutch wear Just to close off this thread, part arrived and has been fitted and all is well again. For anyone else with the same problem, the part is 23200-11D00 and Suzuki call it a Clutch Release Screw. £45.50 from http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/ Very simple to fit. Incidentally I saw 2 on ebay second hand for around £40. Seemed a bit pointless. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

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