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« on: February 23, 2012, 01:54:31 PM » |
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I took my bike out today, 97' standard, 22,500 miles on it. The clutch engages as soon as you let it out an eighth of an inch. There also seems to be to much play in the handle and its at the point were its hard to get the bike in neutral when its running. There doesnt seem to be any adjustment for the clutch, any help would be great, Thanks, Mike T Memeber #26295
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six2go #152
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2012, 04:17:22 PM » |
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"Rivets". If so, it's the lowest mileage I've heard of this problem.
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2012, 05:20:06 PM » |
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Do the easiest things first, change the clutch fluid and bleed the system until all the crap is out, Mine did that early last spring and that is all it took to fix it. Good luck!  |
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Patrick
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2012, 05:52:36 PM » |
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I guess I don't understand, you have too much play in the handle but it engages too soon ? That doesn't compute for me.. How does the clutch act when it engages?? Is it smooth or jerky ? Generally if its jerky you have a clutch issue like sheared rivets.. If its still smooth then there should be an actuation issue like from a lever bushing problem to a hydraulic problem..
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Chiefy
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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2012, 07:27:41 PM » |
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Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir before you don anything else......
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olddog1946
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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2012, 07:36:04 PM » |
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Sounds like you are low on fluid or have air in the system...drain the old crap out, flush and refill the system, and bleed it...I use a mighty vac to do mine..
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65 Chevelle coupe, 1986 Mazda RX-7 with 350/5spd, 1983 Mazda RX-7 with FOMOCO 302/AOD project, 95 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0, 5 spd
Moses Lake, Wa. 509-760-6382 if you need help
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2012, 07:05:17 AM » |
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Sounds like you are low on fluid or have air in the system...drain the old crap out, flush and refill the system, and bleed it...I use a mighty vac to do mine..
Yep. That's the easiest and cheapest possible fix that I know of so it's the place to start. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2012, 09:03:38 AM » |
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While your at it you might as well do a master rebuild, only about $30 for the kit.
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sugerbear
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« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2012, 10:26:30 AM » |
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and check the bushing.
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97 valk rider
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2012, 02:10:17 PM » |
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the play in the handle is more on mine than my buddys Valk, his seems to like mine used to be. The bike isnt jerky on releasing the clutch, just that there is no way it should engage that quick, its still a smooth pull out when it does engage. I'm afraid if i continue to ride it i'm going to come to a stop , try to pull in the clutch and its not going to disengage and stall. About the speed Vac, where would you suggest i pick one up from, Is that like a speed bleeder for brakes? I think my buddy and i are going to attempt the fix, He has a lot more experience than me on working on bikes. Thanks for all the reply's, Much appreciated. Mike
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R J
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2012, 02:16:32 PM » |
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Pick a Mighty Vac up at almost any parts outlet.
I got mine from O/Reilly's several years ago.
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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2012, 03:02:56 PM » |
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the play in the handle is more on mine than my buddys Valk, his seems to like mine used to be. The bike isnt jerky on releasing the clutch, just that there is no way it should engage that quick, its still a smooth pull out when it does engage. I'm afraid if i continue to ride it i'm going to come to a stop , try to pull in the clutch and its not going to disengage and stall. About the speed Vac, where would you suggest i pick one up from, Is that like a speed bleeder for brakes? I think my buddy and i are going to attempt the fix, He has a lot more experience than me on working on bikes. Thanks for all the reply's, Much appreciated. Mike
Well his buddy would be me. Im no expert but I think its something we can handle as well as the clutch if need be. Plus, with the help of guys on this board, most things are doable. |
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olddog1946
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2012, 07:16:35 PM » |
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Rude, if you have the skills to swap all those parts from your previous bike to the new one, you got all you need to tackle this job.
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VRCC # 32473
US AIR FORCE E7, Retired 1965-1988
01 Valk Std.
02 BMW k1200LTE
65 Chevelle coupe, 1986 Mazda RX-7 with 350/5spd, 1983 Mazda RX-7 with FOMOCO 302/AOD project, 95 Mustang GT Convertible 5.0, 5 spd
Moses Lake, Wa. 509-760-6382 if you need help
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« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2012, 07:30:26 AM » |
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I agree with Sugarbear check the bushing and pushrod.Also the lever hole can be worn out and the hole can be egg shaped..
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« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2012, 09:07:20 AM » |
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Thanks for all the advice on the clutch, My buddy John and i got a Mighty Vac and new fluid and cleaned out the resevoir. The clutch is perfect again. Really surprised that the fluid was that cruddy.
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JC
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« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2012, 10:07:26 AM » |
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I'd recommend that you go ahead and do the same for the brakes, especially if the fluid was that bad. I always change the fluid in the brakes and clutch at the same time.
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salty1
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« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2012, 12:56:04 PM » |
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Glad you found the cause. You should change out the fluid probably every other year or so. It's very hygroscopic and water makes for a mess.  |
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