Gilera Coguar clutch probs.

ryoc · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Karma :

I have just aquired a Gilera Coguar from a neighbour. On a '51 plate with only 1200 miles on the clock. It has been off the road for about 7 years. It got it up and running ok, now taxed & MOTd. I was having trouble getting the gearbox back into neutral with the engine running, now if I put it into gear, the engine cuts out. Any ideas? Confused

Thanks.

radical · Spanner Monkey Joined: 02 Jul 2010 Karma :

Sounds like your clutch needs adjusting or there may be wear in the clutch itself which is unlikely due to the low mileage. Check your clutch cable for free movement and adjust if needed.

ryoc · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Karma :

Thanks for the reply. I have screwed the cable adjuster on the clutch lever both in and out and it does not make any difference. There does not seem to be any scope for adjustment at the other end of the cable.

radical · Spanner Monkey Joined: 02 Jul 2010 Karma :

Sounds like you will need a new cable but are you sure there is no adjustment at the gearbox end of the cable, also check the cable s mid point as sometimes there is an adjuster there, possibly hidden under the fuel tank. Also check your engine oil level as if low it may cause the clutch to drag.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I assume your sidestand is up when you put it in gear?
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ryoc · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Karma :

DOH!! Of course, on this bike and I guess on a lot of modern bikes, the side stand has to be up before engaging 1st gear.. Not a luxury I enjoyed on my old Bonneville! (I started riding back in 1970). Back to my original problem, I cannot get the bike back into neutral with the engine running. Oil level fine. I guess it can only be a matter of cable adjustment, but I have run out of thread.. No other visible means of adjustment.

crackpotterpi... · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 15 Nov 2009 Karma :

if it has been standing for 7 years chances are the clutch plates have partially seized.............if you put it in gear does the clutch work correctly for all other gears? if not and it feels like there is no clutch adjust the cable etc back up as it should be then try riding it around the block in first or second as you get more heat into the gearbox and clutch assembly the clutch will prob free off Smile

......may take a bit of persuasion they can be stuck fast.
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ryoc · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Karma :

That makes sense. The bike has only covered about 3 or 4 miles since I got it up and running again after the 7 year lay up.. I will give it a good run to really warm things up, and let you know. Thanks guys for the advice, good to know bikers still help each other out Very Happy

radical · Spanner Monkey Joined: 02 Jul 2010 Karma :

Op, you probably have changed the oil since you have bought the bike but if not that would also help the clutch free up if its stuck. Thumbs Up

ryoc · L Plate Warrior Joined: 19 Jul 2010 Karma :

Yes, new oil & battery. It's good to have a bike back on the road.. Thumbs Up

Odie · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jul 2004 Karma :

happened with my wifes Cougar, pop it in gear with the engine off, lift side stand and fire it up, plates are stuck.
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