Slipping clutch

[stevem109r]

After some help. I have all of a sudden have no free play at the level and the clutch slips at revs. Bike will cruise but not take load.
Any ideas maybe the clutch adjust pin. Serviced not to long ago so oil should be ok.


regards stevem109r DILLIGAF

[antmor69]

Have you adjusted it at the engine end of the cable?

[stevem109r]

Yes nearly backed of the whole way.

regards stevem109r DILLIGAF

[rockfordrider]

sounds like it is toasted. let us know what you see when you take it apart. I helped another member with the same problem. We got him some extra time by sanding them allitle but in the end it needed new friction discs.

[She's real fine my 109]

I'd start by backing off on the cable at the leaver.

You don't want to run it that way to long. Back it off till you start feeling play. Get around 3/8 of a gap? Stop. Now what you want to do is pull the leaver in all the way with the motor running and put it in first gear. You should pull the leaver in all the way and as you start to let it out you start to feel the bike move. You want to use all the throw in the leaver to disengage. If you find it hard to take out of first gear. Just take up about a half a turn at the leaver. I don't mind it being a little hard taking it out of first. Lots of times i slide it in to N before or stop.

You want to gain as much free play at the leaver as potable to keep the motor for pulling on your clutch cable.

You should take it down the road in 2 or 3 gear and get on it wile doing so feel for just a little play in your leaver. If you have no play, the motor is pulling on the cable. Next stop just back off on the adjuster a half or so. At this point you can tweak as you ride.

You might have lots more adjustment to play with if you have changed out the front motor mounts for new harder ones. Less movement in the motor to the frame.

Not adjusted right you will be buying lots of clutch cables and so on down the chain.

That is only one way to adjust your clutch. Others have ways and all work. This is just my way. So read on and learn.

Wow guess it took me a long time to write this. lol. Well its the way to adjust. Hope your not having other problems. Good luck.

Be safe. Ride smart.
Dave@NES.
nestone.us

[stevem109r]

sounds like it is toasted. let us know what you see when you take it apart. I helped another member with the same problem. We got him some extra time by sanding them allitle but in the end it needed new friction discs.

Thanks mate. Going to open it up on the weekend.

regards stevem109r DILLIGAF

[CanadianM109R]

​Is your clutch cable working properly? Does it snap back when you let go of the clutch lever? Check this first.

[stevem109r]

Yes cables free.

regards stevem109r DILLIGAF

[CanadianM109R]

​Does it slip in all gears? Usually something like that would point to an adjustment issue

[stevem109r]

All gears. Only when you twist the wrist.

regards stevem109r DILLIGAF

[CanadianM109R]

Well, if you are positive that your cable and clutch lever are adjusted properly, then you might be looking at a new clutch pack.

I'm surprised that all your gears are toast at the same time.

[stevem109r]

Well, if you are positive that your cable and clutch lever are adjusted properly, then you might be looking at a new clutch pack.

I'm surprised that all your gears are toast at the same time.

No can't get any slack at the lever.
That's why i am thinking it an internal adjustment problem. It appears that the clutch is not disengaged fully so at high rpm it slips.


regards stevem109r DILLIGAF

[HyperPete]

It sounds to me more like the cable slipped out of the retainer/clamp at the engine side of the cable so it is stretched too tight.

[CanadianM109R]

It sounds to me more like the cable slipped out of the retainer/clamp at the engine side of the cable so it is stretched too tight.

Makes sense. Pics at the transmission side of the cable would help.

[The HUFF]

It sounds to me more like the cable slipped out of the retainer/clamp at the engine side of the cable so it is stretched too tight.

Best case scenario. DO NOT ADJUST the pin at the pressure plate! If something is wrong there, then it's in your discs.

[stevem109r]

Found the problem; someone didn't do up the lock nut on the clutch adjustment pin. Only 2 shops been in there wonder if anyone will own up to it.

regards stevem109r sent by electronic carrier pigeon.

[The HUFF]

Found the problem; someone didn't do up the lock nut on the clutch adjustment pin. Only 2 shops been in there wonder if anyone will own up to it.

regards stevem109r sent by electronic carrier pigeon.

ONly leave about 2-3 threads showing on the center pin. That things is BEEOCH to get back in right place!