GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
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RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
ORIGINAL: Shrek
Only 8000 miles so it probably is not the clutch plates.
does it sound likethe cableneeds tightend or loosend. I dont think that the tranny can take to many more of these major grind/clunk.
If I hold the clutch lever in and try to put the tranny in gear thats when in grinds. After its in gear and I let out on the clutch lever , the bike pulls forward like it should.
Only 8000 miles so it probably is not the clutch plates.
does it sound likethe cableneeds tightend or loosend. I dont think that the tranny can take to many more of these major grind/clunk.
If I hold the clutch lever in and try to put the tranny in gear thats when in grinds. After its in gear and I let out on the clutch lever , the bike pulls forward like it should.
Now, slack the cable till it has *no* effect on the clutch. Disconnect it from the lever is best. Re-adjust the clutch, then reconnect the cable. Adjust the slack out of the cable. You should be good to go.
You can check disengagement without runnin' the motor by spinnin' the rear wheel on a lift, or pushin' the bike if it's on the floor. If it still isn't disengaging, pull the tranny cover & make sure you didn't let the ball/ramp setup get out of alignment.
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RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
ORIGINAL: Shrek
does it sound likethe cableneeds tightend or loosend. I dont think that the tranny can take to many more of these major grind/clunk.
does it sound likethe cableneeds tightend or loosend. I dont think that the tranny can take to many more of these major grind/clunk.
You should also squeeze the clutch handle a few times after the adjustment in the primary to center the ***** in the ramp before proceeding further.
Your problem sounds like you are not getting enough throw in the clutch pack to completely disenguage it which is too much slack in the cable or improper adjustment in the pack itself.
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RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
It's likely just the cable, initially the cable may be adjusted right but it also may need to stretch a little at first til it takes a set. Just readjust the cable again.
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RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
I have a friend that had similar problem after putting on a belt drive system. He made the fatal mistake of trying to ride his bike without finding out what the problem was. $3000.00 later his problem was fixed by putting in a new tranny. Something with the shifting forks. BE SURE YOU FIND OUT WHAT'S UP BEFORE PUTTIN ER' ON THE PAVEMENT!
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From: Huntington,IN
RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
If you have the manual, check the
adjustment procedure.
HD-manual is a must before starting
work on your scoot
adjustment procedure.
HD-manual is a must before starting
work on your scoot
BTW is new cable the same length ?
Could it be something with the ramp?
completely collapse the cable adjuster before adjusting the clutch in the primary?
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From: Huntington,IN
RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
Well it must be the ramp inside the tranny end cover. The clutch cable adjustment unscrewed into two seperate pieces trying to get the slack out of the cable.
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RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
Probably the ramp adjustment. You are sure it's the right cable?
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RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
Sounds like you "lost some of your *****" (in the clutch) or the snap ring came out and let the ***** fall out. Time to take the end cover off and check again!!!
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From: Huntington,IN
RE: GRIND/CLUNK What did I do wrong???
Well I took everything apart to get to the tranny end cover. Seperated the inner and outer ramp and sure enough two ***** in one groove. Put everything back together and so far everything seems to be ok. One healthy clunk.
Thanks to all
Thanks to all