Bill_on_a_bike Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Right, so my MOT was booked, warmed her up, clutch in, first gear, stalls immediately. Start her up, same thing again. Try starting it in gear with the clutch down and she's kagarooing on the starter motor. Phone garage, bit embarressing but I think my clutch cable may have snapped (first thing I thought of). Front sprocket cover off to reveal twisty push rod actuator. Cable clearly intact, push rod not bent and in place. Cover back on, lots of swearing. One more time with feeling, fired her up and all acted as it should except the clutch is adjusted a bit far out for my liking.The clutch worked FINE about 5 days ago, check it extensively before my ride to the MOT.Any idea at all what might have changed? Is it possible just one pair of plates got stuck for some reason? All I can think of.Took it for a quick run round the block, all was normal but the clutch does need adjusting, bite point is very late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 So, the clutch is NOT disengaging when you pull the lever in? Adjust cable for max disengagement and try again. If not, put bike on centre or paddock stand, start engine, put bike in gear, rev up and get wheel spinning as fast as possible, pull clutch in and stamp on the back brake. That should free it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_on_a_bike Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 That's what it was doing, then I took the cover off and put it back on and now it's fine but needs adjusting.I just don't know what made it do that, especially when it was ok a few days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Could have been the weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Which socks were you wearing?Plates sticking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumor_uk Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Side stand switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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