Yamaha FZR600R (FoxEye) Running issue

[RobMorris]

Chaps

I have potentially 2 issues with my bike if anyone could advise on?

Firstly with the kickstand down; it cuts out in neutral, unless the clutch is pulled. Its fine otherwise in neutral with the kickstand up and not touching the clutch? But at this point is the second issue..
Whilst the kickstand is up and in neutral the bike is pulling forward?
I can easily stop it / push the bike back but otherwise it moves forward at about the rate of 0.5mph?

Maybe Clutch switch and sticky clutch plates?

Cheers

[base]

First issue sounds like a iffy side stand switch if I'm reading it correctly! easy enough to sort out,

second your clutch is dragging and probably needs adjusting its a 5 minute job when you know how!, I assume the its like the 3he model the adjuster is basically in the front sprocket cover take a plastic bung off to expose the adjusting mechanism.

found this on a fzr site might give you a bit of help.

1. back off the cable adjustment at the clutch lever all the way until the cable is loose as a goose.
2. Look on the clutch cover/ sprocket cover See that round plastic cover? Pry it off and you will see a bolt and a locknut in the hole.
3. Loosen the locknut.
4. Back off the adjustment screw in the center. Then tighten until you feel resistance. If you aren't sure back off and do it again a couple of times. The resistance that you feel are the clutch springs being compressed. At the point where you just feel the resistance back the screw out 1/4 turn.
5. Tricky part - while holding the adjustment screw in position, tighten the locknut.
6. Adjust the cable at the clutch lever - see book for proper adjustment.
7. Put the little plastic cover back on the clutch cover (assuming you still had one to begin with).

By the way, doing this adjustment correctly is very important to avoid clutch rod failure. Too tight and the rod can get welded to the ball and eventually cause the rod to fail. Too loose and the clutch doesn't disengage all the way.

[RobMorris]

Thanks - So I should just order a replacement side stand switch..

The clutch adjustment I will read through a few times to get a grasp of it and attempt it tomorrow.

Thanks for the advice.

[Quornholio]

Meh, it's fucked.

Give you £50 if you can deliver it.
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[misscrabstick]

"Whilst the kickstand is up and in neutral the bike is pulling forward?"

If it is pulling forward in neutral it sure is not a clutch issue.

[RobMorris]

[misscrabstick]

[RobMorris]

Thanks for the advice - I will get the bike up to temp and try again.
If it doesn't pull forward then I guess your right?

[RobMorris]

Further progress..

I see a similar post where someone asked the following question.

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Does the clutch function?
With engine off, can you push the bike in gear (any- gear2nd, 3rd,4th) with the clutch pulled in(disengaged)?
While pushing ,engine off, in gear, with the clutch in can you let the clutch out and have the rear wheel lock up or turn the engine over?
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So I put my bike in 2nd, didnt touch the clutch and the rear locked up.
I pulled the clutch and it still locked up..
So my clutch is not working?
I then adjusted the clutch (at the handle) out to the max and tried again.. This time I could wheel the bike - albeit just about on the limit of locking up.

So maybe the clutch cable has stretched or possibly requires adjustment at the clutch end?