23-04-17, 08:56 PM
Tightening the clutch adjustment screw further on the sprocket cover is what I originally tried, think this is what made the clutch lever really heavy. Was definitely better when looser, though this gave a lot of free play at the lever to take in.
FWIW I gave this sprocket cover and clutch mech a good clean out last week, as the cable was my first suspect for the original slipping clutch. Cable looked in good nick, so left it as is in end (is OEM and only 2 years old).
I did have a nose at the clutch plates through the oil fill hole. Pulling the clutch does seem to make the clutch push out slightly. Not by much mind, though I'm not sure how much movement there should be.
Reading around, I'm wondering if my plates are sticking a bit. Possibly explain the forward motion I still get when I pull the clutch in. Is it possible I didn't soak the plates for long enough?
Also the steel plates: these did have a bit of blue-ing from past worn clutch. They don't need replacing, just a sign of wear - correct? I have a feeling these may not have all gone in same way around - reading around if seems they have a curved edge on one side. Could this be a problem?
I'll try popping the clutch cover off again tomorrow and go back over my steps to see what I may have done. Didn't realise I didn't need to drain oil if on side stand, just changed it early at same time! I could try the original springs, though they old and were somewhat discoloured with some yellow/orange corrosion on a couple.
FWIW I gave this sprocket cover and clutch mech a good clean out last week, as the cable was my first suspect for the original slipping clutch. Cable looked in good nick, so left it as is in end (is OEM and only 2 years old).
I did have a nose at the clutch plates through the oil fill hole. Pulling the clutch does seem to make the clutch push out slightly. Not by much mind, though I'm not sure how much movement there should be.
Reading around, I'm wondering if my plates are sticking a bit. Possibly explain the forward motion I still get when I pull the clutch in. Is it possible I didn't soak the plates for long enough?
Also the steel plates: these did have a bit of blue-ing from past worn clutch. They don't need replacing, just a sign of wear - correct? I have a feeling these may not have all gone in same way around - reading around if seems they have a curved edge on one side. Could this be a problem?
I'll try popping the clutch cover off again tomorrow and go back over my steps to see what I may have done. Didn't realise I didn't need to drain oil if on side stand, just changed it early at same time! I could try the original springs, though they old and were somewhat discoloured with some yellow/orange corrosion on a couple.