Bogof Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Have noticed over the last few days that my clutch needed adjusting as there was a lot of slack at the lever. After adjusting it was OK for a few days then needed it again which seemed odd.Tonight I had no adjustment left and still had slack at lever. Then gradually I seemed to lose clutch so that eventually even with the lever all the way in the engine was still engaged, which makes stopping tricky and waiting at lights hazardous! Got round it by stalling, selecting neutral, loads of revs and drop it into gear (managed an accidental wheelie as a result which got a strange look from a biker going the other way )Not sure if it makes a difference but its an Aprilia RS125.Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Have noticed over the last few days that my clutch needed adjusting as there was a lot of slack at the lever. After adjusting it was OK for a few days then needed it again which seemed odd.Tonight I had no adjustment left and still had slack at lever. Then gradually I seemed to lose clutch so that eventually even with the lever all the way in the engine was still engaged, which makes stopping tricky and waiting at lights hazardous! Got round it by stalling, selecting neutral, loads of revs and drop it into gear (managed an accidental wheelie as a result which got a strange look from a biker going the other way )Not sure if it makes a difference but its an Aprilia RS125.Any ideas?try winding the lever adjuster in, and adjusting at the other end of the cable, then use the lever end for small adjustments, remember to leave a little playif this doesn't work, dig out your haynes, as your gonna need a new set of clutch plates.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 I had assumed (maybe wrongly) that if the clutch plates were worn to excess, that you would lose drive, as in a car, 'cos the clutch would slip? And I didn't realise you could adjust at both ends, so maybe a quick read of Haynes is in order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin the Bear Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Might be that the cable has stretched or become dislodged or something has bent or snapped off. You are correct. When the plates have worn out you get no drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Its in lots of bits now. Needs a pressure plate, a new adjustment screw and a thrust washer. The drain plug had half a scrapyard attached to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Its in lots of bits now. Needs a pressure plate, a new adjustment screw and a thrust washer. The drain plug had half a scrapyard attached to it if thats the case, i would flush the engine prior to refilling with fresh oil.. otherwise you'll have metal flakes swimming in your oil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 WooHoo!!! I now have a fully functioning clutch again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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