22-03-25, 09:01 AM
From your description i would start with properly adjusting the clutch cable, by screwing in the top end first so that the lever becomes loose, adjust the lower end, then re-adjust the top end again until it's correct, as you never mentioned any adjustment lower down.
Expect the possibility you might just need a new cable though if there's no improvement, but i suspect there might be if it's done correctly.
As the bike's been inactive for a long time you might want to consider an oil change as well, unless you know the proper history of it?
My bike had just been off the road for 18 months due to a personal injury, but my oil had been changed 4 weeks before then so i knew it was all good.
This may sound daft although it's really not, make sure you buy proper motorcycle oil, do not use car oil as some have additives in them that can make the clutch slip on a bike.
Expect the possibility you might just need a new cable though if there's no improvement, but i suspect there might be if it's done correctly.
As the bike's been inactive for a long time you might want to consider an oil change as well, unless you know the proper history of it?
My bike had just been off the road for 18 months due to a personal injury, but my oil had been changed 4 weeks before then so i knew it was all good.
This may sound daft although it's really not, make sure you buy proper motorcycle oil, do not use car oil as some have additives in them that can make the clutch slip on a bike.
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