GSR600 clutch problems (push rod)

[colinM]

hello all

I fitted a new chain last weekend, to do so I had to remove the front sprocket cover which also has the mechanism for the clutch. after fitting the chain and re-fitting the cover the clutch no longer seems to work.

before I removed it, it was quite stiff to push the lever (the arm on top of the cover) now I can freely move it which seems odd. I've had the bloody thing off and on I don't know how many times now.

is there something I'm missing? it really doesn't seem like it should be this hard.

any clues would be appreciated, cheers
colin

[Nobby the Bastard]

Take the cover ba k off. Remove the cable. Push the mechanism as far back as possible.

Pull out the push rod. Put it in the cover side. Replace the cover after aligning the push rod. Do it up and replace cable and adjust.
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[Nobby the Bastard]

I should point out that theres a ball bearing between the push rod and the actual clutch so make sure that it doesnt come out with the push rod.

Your issue is that you didnt align the cover with the push rod so your mechanism isnt activating it. My solution ensures everything is aligned.
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[colinM]

Ahh that makes sense! ... This ballbearing is it in the cover side or the clutch side?

I did jetwash the cover to get rid of all the built up muck, and I used brake cleaner on the sprocket and surrounding area.

[Nobby the Bastard]

Clutch side.

You cleaned the sprocket? Did you not replace it with a new one?
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[colinM]

my chain snapped, I have a sprocket here for it.. but I couldn't change it until I put the chain back on, once I've got the clutch fixed I'll swap the sprocket over.

[Nobby the Bastard]

Surely you'll have to take the cover off again to do 5ye sprocket l. You may as well do that first.
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[colinM]

I was under the impression I had to get someone to depressed the rear break while I "broke" the nut holding the sprocket. But apparently that isn't the case.

[Nobby the Bastard]

[Nobby the Bastard]

I do know what I'm talking about.

https://youtu.be/OypBglHIdV0
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trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[colinM]

I tried as you suggested and put the pushrod in the casing end and refitted it. it's still doing the same thing.

when I first took the casing off it was really tight I had to use a wooden pole and a rubber mallet and persuade it to come off by tapping it from behind. so the first time I tried to put it back on it was also really stiff. so I aligned it and used the bolts to force it back on.

I've Just looked at the exploded diagram for the clutch there is no ballbearing in the GSR600 k8 according to the diagram, I'm thinking I may have warped the cap that the rod goes into on the casing end. well, that's what I hope I've done. I don't see how I could damage the internal clutch by pressing the pushrod in.

[Nobby the Bastard]

See if the push rod is straight by rolling it along a flat surface.
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050

[colinM]

[steve the grease]

Just reading all the posts again , is it possible that after pressure washing the greasy bits of the bike , some water has got up the hole in the shaft where the clutch pushrod runs and made it all a bit rusty. The first time the clutch was pulled the rod has moved , and then jammed 'cos of the rustand this has resulted in the play in the mechanism. " I heard a ping noise and the pushrod shot out of the engine against the wall. " makes me think it's just freed itself off!
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[colinM]

Just a quick update.. clutch is working fine now, I think what I did was misalign the pushrod and when I tightened the case somehow managed to push it too far in.
When I tightened the sprocket it was in gear and moving the clutch while it was in gear has freed it off somehow.