Floppy clutch lever? - Page 4 - SV650.org

johnnyrod · 25-10-22, 08:05 PM

Have you watched the lifter when you are using the clutch lever? If it takes a few squeezes to start seeing problems, you might be able to see something. It's going to be near impossible to diagnose without being there. I would also take off the clutch cover to observe that as well. It could be something like flex because a lifter mounting is cracked, but unless it's under tension you can't see the crack, that kind of thing.

Geodude · 26-10-22, 05:52 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions as it all helps, keep them coming. I will work through them all.

EssEllTwo · 26-10-22, 05:18 PM

What plates did you put in there? Suzuki or aftermarket? I've had issues in the past on other bikes with certain brands of clutch plates.

Geodude · 27-10-22, 06:29 AM

Oem plates, and being there doesn't help that much Johnny

Geodude · 11-11-22, 07:16 AM

Well still haven't got to the bottom of this yet. My bro managed to limp it to my local bike place for its mot as i can't ride at mo as have vision probs (which it passed) but it still ends up not wanting to change gear after a short while and has to be adjusted from scratch again grr.

Mechanic at mot place said it could be because im doing the adjustments with bike cold so everything loosens up when its hot and i should do my fiddling while its hot? Will try that when i get a chance

garynortheast · 11-11-22, 07:46 AM

It may be worth getting the clutch cover off and making sure that the clutch basket isn't coming loose on the end of the shaft?

R1ffR4ff · 11-11-22, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geodude

Mechanic at mot place said it could be because im doing the adjustments with bike cold so everything loosens up when its hot and i should do my fiddling while its hot? Will try that when i get a chance

Sounds dubious. I've only ever set mine up cold :/

I would try another clutch cable just in case.

johnnyrod · 11-11-22, 09:49 PM

What have you checked at the lever end?

redtrummy · 13-11-22, 08:23 AM

This is crazy. To be honest I have no idea about the workings of a SV clutch so my only contribution, have you tried the SV riders forum to see if they can suggest anything Geo?

garynortheast · 13-11-22, 10:39 AM

What happens if you set up the clutch, and then, without starting the engine, pull the clutch lever in and out 20 or 30 times? Does it slacken? If not, do the same thing but with the engine running. What happens then?

25-10-22, 08:05 PM	#31
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: Floppy clutch lever? Have you watched the lifter when you are using the clutch lever? If it takes a few squeezes to start seeing problems, you might be able to see something. It's going to be near impossible to diagnose without being there. I would also take off the clutch cover to observe that as well. It could be something like flex because a lifter mounting is cracked, but unless it's under tension you can't see the crack, that kind of thing.

26-10-22, 05:52 AM	#32
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Floppy clutch lever? Thanks for all the suggestions as it all helps, keep them coming. I will work through them all. __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

26-10-22, 05:18 PM	#33
EssEllTwo Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 52	Re: Floppy clutch lever? What plates did you put in there? Suzuki or aftermarket? I've had issues in the past on other bikes with certain brands of clutch plates.

27-10-22, 06:29 AM	#34
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Floppy clutch lever? Oem plates, and being there doesn't help that much Johnny __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

11-11-22, 07:16 AM	#35
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,669	Re: Floppy clutch lever? Well still haven't got to the bottom of this yet. My bro managed to limp it to my local bike place for its mot as i can't ride at mo as have vision probs (which it passed) but it still ends up not wanting to change gear after a short while and has to be adjusted from scratch again grr. Mechanic at mot place said it could be because im doing the adjustments with bike cold so everything loosens up when its hot and i should do my fiddling while its hot? Will try that when i get a chance __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

11-11-22, 07:46 AM	#36
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,487	Re: Floppy clutch lever? It may be worth getting the clutch cover off and making sure that the clutch basket isn't coming loose on the end of the shaft? __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

11-11-22, 09:49 PM	#38
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,122	Re: Floppy clutch lever? What have you checked at the lever end?

13-11-22, 08:23 AM	#39
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 247	Re: Floppy clutch lever? This is crazy. To be honest I have no idea about the workings of a SV clutch so my only contribution, have you tried the SV riders forum to see if they can suggest anything Geo?

13-11-22, 10:39 AM	#40
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,487	Re: Floppy clutch lever? What happens if you set up the clutch, and then, without starting the engine, pull the clutch lever in and out 20 or 30 times? Does it slacken? If not, do the same thing but with the engine running. What happens then? __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

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