Clutch issues

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

Hi,
On my TT600 I seem to be having a little trouble with the clutch.

It is on the maximum adjustment and yet whenever I put the bike into gear the engine runs for a second and then stalls. The characteristic 'jump' as you click into first seems to be more pronounced than on my other bike.

I have recently re routed the clutch cable but I don't think it could be that, because if anything it would enable you to pull the clutch out *more* not less.

Also it might be worth noting that the bike isn't warm when I do this, and I have changed the oil about a month ago and it has not really been run since.

Any ideas? Smile

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Scooby · Scrappy Doo Joined: 26 Mar 2002 Karma :

I presume that you've adjusted it at the bottom end as well as the top end?

Other than that, it might be something to do with the sidetand engine cutout possibly, bad earth or something? Confused

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Let it get fully warm. Maybe also tie the clutch lever back for a while doing this. I presume the bike has basically not been run for a couple of years.

For the stalling issue I would also suspect the side stand cut out switch. On some bikes these are wired kill the ignition when you put it into gear with the stand down.

Also check the angle of the clutch actuating arm.

All the best

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

bish777 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Karma :

what weight of oil did you put in? Heavier oil could cause such severe clutch drag.

Also pop open the cover and look inside the clutch housing to ensure nothing has moved about.
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Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Check that the plates arn't fused together (will they rust if left exposed and unused for a long period of time? Confused

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See if you can push the bike in gear with the clutch pulled in. If the clutch is doing it's job it will be a little harder to push but still moveable. If the clutch is fine then as allready suggested the stalling is an electrical issue most likely related to the side stand.