Broken clutch plate - SV650.org

27-07-07, 03:26 AM

Hello all

I have a clutch problem with my sv650 s k1 (2001)

A while back i couldnt select neutral from first after stopping
at traffic lights or junctions etc if i stopped the engine it flicked up
fine. I put it in the shop and they discovered that a piece about one inch long had snapped on one of the secondry clutch plates this was replaced
and all was ok for about 3 weeks but now its started again sometimes just needs a bit more force other times just wont move when this happens clutch is also dragging like the first time.

Bike is bog standard and as far as i know all obvious stuff checks out
fine ie- clutch cable adjustment/chain tension/gearbox oil etc

All other gears are fine up or down its just this first to neutral when
not moving

Any thoughts greatly appreciated

Sid Squid · 27-07-07, 07:05 AM

If you're having trouble getting neutral then the clutch is still dragging.

I assume by secondary plate you mean plain plate? That is; not the plates with the inserts in - the friction plates.

Was just one plate replaced? I'd be checking the lot - I strongly suspect there's a warped plate in there somewhere. Another possibility is that the broken plate has damaged the hub and is causing the plates to hang on it and not separate cleanly.

Viney · 27-07-07, 07:58 AM

I wish my clutch worked!

27-02-08, 03:39 PM

Better late than never with this update.

Put the bike back in a different shop and after a
bit of adjustment the problem is solved.

Just like that,

Anyone looking for a brilliant SV mechanic
call BBS BIKES in Stone near Dartford 01474833553
this guy knows his onions highly recomended.

Viney · 27-02-08, 04:24 PM

Can he source some moeny for me as well? I know what wrong with mine, just need the cash.

Glad you got it sorted mate.

27-02-08, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veetwin

Better late than never with this update.

Put the bike back in a different shop and after a
bit of adjustment the problem is solved.

Just like that,

Anyone looking for a brilliant SV mechanic
call BBS BIKES in Stone near Dartford 01474833553
this guy knows his onions highly recomended.

Do you know exactly what it was he adjusted? Im having similar symptoms with my 02 curvy.

yorkie_chris · 27-02-08, 09:48 PM

Pushrod mechanism probably, sid squid has done a good writeup on how to adjust it

28-02-08, 07:53 PM

Ohh, cool gonna look for that.. I may very well be back to ask for a direct link because im hopeless! hah

27-07-07, 03:26 AM	#1
veetwin Guest Posts: n/a	Broken clutch plate Hello all I have a clutch problem with my sv650 s k1 (2001) A while back i couldnt select neutral from first after stopping at traffic lights or junctions etc if i stopped the engine it flicked up fine. I put it in the shop and they discovered that a piece about one inch long had snapped on one of the secondry clutch plates this was replaced and all was ok for about 3 weeks but now its started again sometimes just needs a bit more force other times just wont move when this happens clutch is also dragging like the first time. Bike is bog standard and as far as i know all obvious stuff checks out fine ie- clutch cable adjustment/chain tension/gearbox oil etc All other gears are fine up or down its just this first to neutral when not moving Any thoughts greatly appreciated

27-07-07, 07:05 AM	#2
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Broken clutch plate If you're having trouble getting neutral then the clutch is still dragging. I assume by secondary plate you mean plain plate? That is; not the plates with the inserts in - the friction plates. Was just one plate replaced? I'd be checking the lot - I strongly suspect there's a warped plate in there somewhere. Another possibility is that the broken plate has damaged the hub and is causing the plates to hang on it and not separate cleanly. __________________ 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"

27-07-07, 07:58 AM	#3
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Broken clutch plate I wish my clutch worked!

27-02-08, 03:39 PM	#4
veetwin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Broken clutch plate Better late than never with this update. Put the bike back in a different shop and after a bit of adjustment the problem is solved. Just like that, Anyone looking for a brilliant SV mechanic call BBS BIKES in Stone near Dartford 01474833553 this guy knows his onions highly recomended.

27-02-08, 04:24 PM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: Broken clutch plate Can he source some moeny for me as well? I know what wrong with mine, just need the cash. Glad you got it sorted mate.

27-02-08, 09:48 PM	#7
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Broken clutch plate Pushrod mechanism probably, sid squid has done a good writeup on how to adjust it __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

28-02-08, 07:53 PM	#8
Brooga Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Broken clutch plate Ohh, cool gonna look for that.. I may very well be back to ask for a direct link because im hopeless! hah

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