Clutch issues... maybe

[Theo]

Hey all, after some advice, I ride an suzuki intruder 1800

When accelerating quickly through 3rd 4th and 5th. The initial part is ok, but then the bike starts gaining revs, without gaining any speed or accelerating more. (If that makes sense) just revs high when throttle open and after a few seconds it seems to catch and pull as you'd expect, I did have to manipulate the clutch lever a few weeks back as it was to far our for my hands, but today is the first time I've noticed it... it does hit the grip when being pulled in, but tweaked the bite point to make it further out, pops into gears fine, im thinking clutch slipping? Any other ideas? Or help, thanks

[Old-codger]

When you say manipulate the clutch lever do you mean you adjusted the clutch cable if so you have made the clutch slip. Put it back to before you adjusted it and see how it is.

[Theo]

No i melted it to bring it closer, but this was a few weeks back, im trying to find a how to video to adjust cable at motor end to reset it. See if that helps

[WD-40]

Melted it? Try giving the cable a bit more slack and see if it stops slipping. If the cable is too tight it's the same as riding with the lever slightly pulled all the time.

[Bianco2564]

Melted it? Try giving the cable a bit more slack and see if it stops slipping. If the cable is too tight it's the same as riding with the lever slightly pulled all the time.

 

My interpretation is that OP has bent the clutch lever towards the bar's as their hand isn't large enough span to reach it?

If so with the correct adjustment for slack there is not enough travel on the lever to disengage the clutch and make the bite point to near to the bar.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

Melted it? Try giving the cable a bit more slack and see if it stops slipping. If the cable is too tight it's the same as riding with the lever slightly pulled all the time.

 

My interpretation is that OP has bent the clutch lever towards the bar's as their hand isn't large enough span to reach it?

If so with the correct adjustment for slack there is not enough travel on the lever to disengage the clutch and make the bite point to near to the bar.

 

I agree. Usually the free play at the lever is just a few millimetres. If the lever is too far out with the correct adjustment look at installing adjustable levers where you can change the setting of the lever without compromising the operation of the cable.

[megawatt]

The damage has already been done. Strip the clutch and replace the plates.

[Theo]

Melted it? Try giving the cable a bit more slack and see if it stops slipping. If the cable is too tight it's the same as riding with the lever slightly pulled all the time.

 

My interpretation is that OP has bent the clutch lever towards the bar's as their hand isn't large enough span to reach it?

If so with the correct adjustment for slack there is not enough travel on the lever to disengage the clutch and make the bite point to near to the bar.

 

I agree. Usually the free play at the lever is just a few millimetres. If the lever is too far out with the correct adjustment look at installing adjustable levers where you can change the setting of the lever without compromising the operation of the cable.

 

Yes thats what I've done, I cant find any specific adjustable levers for my bike, or are they one size fits all?

Went to adjusy it at motor end today, however one of the allen bolts has been rounded (not by me lol) so off to mechanic to get a tap done. Then ill readjust, hopefully it fixes it. Also ordered somes less fat grips and an original lever to reset it all, but on the look out for an adjustable lever

[Theo]

Update, ordered a new clutch lever, fitted it today, readjusted top and bottom. Problem solved! Thanks for all the help