clutch feels wrong

[breamcatcher]

hi to all, read the recent topic started by trisaki found it very interesting, as i have the same problems when my bike is warm but with a couple of extra probs i have a clutch rattle in nuetral until i pull clutch lever in AND when i'm in 1st gear waiting at lights i can feel the bike edging forward rev the bike up and this becomes more prominant, bike has done 36,000 mls changed oil chain at right tension and clutch lever ok anyone got any idea's. cheers breamcatcher

[devilsyam]

semi synth or fully synth

[breamcatcher]

hi, can you recommend one

[ghostbiker]

i have a clutch rattle in nuetral until i pull clutch lever in

Thats normal they all do that sir...... Unless its REALY loud

I belive most ppl use semi synth, i know i do.

As for the bike wanting to pull forward with the clutch in, my rear wheel will turn slowly if its in gear with clutch in on the centre stand, but it wouldnt be noticable in normal use.

Are you sure the clutch is adjusted right, maybe try adjusting it to the point its slipping slightly and see if it still dose it.

[devilsyam]

stay away from fully synth most makes of modern bikes dont like em buddy's bike had wicked drag on fully synth changed it out drag gone worth a try or as ghostie says adjustment

[Spud]

Have a good look at the clutch cable, the girlfriend's bike (Suzuki gladius)  was doing the same thing and the cable was frayed and split up by the leaver but it was hidden in the outer sheath.

[Falcon 269]

Also take a look at this thread:

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59420&highlight=clutch+problem

[bikerboys]

Have a good look at the clutch cable, the girlfriend's bike (Suzuki gladius)  was doing the same thing and the cable was frayed and split up by the leaver but it was hidden in the outer sheath.

been there 

change the clutch  still did not fix it 

then I spray some wd40 down it and see if that sorts it out  then i found the split  in the cable because i cud see wd40

[Slaninar]

stay away from fully synth most makes of modern bikes dont like em

Bollocks. Utter.

Motorcycle specific fully synth is OK, on most new and many old(er) bikes.


I believe the problem is clutch cable tension.



Oh, and clutch lever it the one on the LEFT side!

[Phil TK]

stay away from fully synth most makes of modern bikes dont like em

Bollocks. Utter.

Motorcycle specific fully synth is OK, on most new and many old(er) bikes.

 Exactly. Where do these urban myths come from?

[breamcatcher]

Thanks for all your comments everyone, got a mechanic coming round saturday morn to change the oil and filter again! and check the condition and tension of the clutch cable he recommends motul 5100  10w40 4T any comments. cheers breamcatcher

[Slaninar]

Thanks for all your comments everyone, got a mechanic coming round saturday morn to change the oil and filter again! and check the condition and tension of the clutch cable he recommends motul 5100  10w40 4T any comments. cheers breamcatcher

Very nice oil. 7100 full synt is also nice, even better (10w40).

[phil on a fazer]

motul 5100  10w40 4T any comments. cheers breamcatcher

always used it. Get it off ebay with a filter for £33ish i think (5 litre can i think?)

[breamcatcher]

cheers everyone let you know the outcome

[Spud]

Have a good look at the clutch cable, the girlfriend's bike (Suzuki gladius)  was doing the same thing and the cable was frayed and split up by the leaver but it was hidden in the outer sheath.

been there 

change the clutch  still did not fix it 

then I spray some wd40 down it and see if that sorts it out  then i found the split  in the cable because i cud see wd40


  I did the same thing so now have a spare clutch for a suzi 650.