clutch question
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Road Master
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From: Grand Island, Nebraska
clutch question
I always start my bike when in neutral. But today, I put the bike in first gear with the clutch pulled and then started the bike.Because the clutch was pulled, I thought there was nothing wrong with that. Anyway, the bike jerked forward a little and then stopped. Do I need an adjustment or something or is that normal?
Road Captain
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From: In a van, down by the river.
RE: clutch question
I don't think it needs adjusted, it was just cold. Think of it this way. If you start your bike and it is cold, then pull in the clutch and drop it in gear before it warms up - thunk!
This is the complete technical description for this situation LOL
This is the complete technical description for this situation LOL
Road Captain
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From: Plum & Nearly
RE: clutch question
the thick fluid in the primary is causing friction between the 'supposed' seperated plates of the clutch......the fluid is acting as part of the clutch pack and until it heats up and thins out it will be that way.....you can try to adjust that out but by doing that may not be able to apply enough pressure to the clutch pack when the normal operating temp ismet.
Let the bike warm up....it is a good thing.
Let the bike warm up....it is a good thing.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Texas City, TX
RE: clutch question
Depending on the situation, I'm not sure I'd worry about this. If the bike has been sitting for a while, more than a week maybe (?), then it may not be unusual for the clutch to be a little grabby at first. I know with my own bike, if it's been sitting, I start it up and shift into 1st, it'll try to jump a bituntil the clutch fully lets go. All shifts after that are glass smooth. If you experience this again, you might try shutting it back down and then restarting the engine. If you get the same response a second time, it's likely the clutch needs adjustment.
Of course, the prudent thing to do is not to start it with the tranny in gear in the first place. It really is a lot safer to start in neutral.
Good luck,
Steve R.
Of course, the prudent thing to do is not to start it with the tranny in gear in the first place. It really is a lot safer to start in neutral.
Good luck,
Steve R.
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From: Slidell, Louisiana
RE: clutch question
My 08UC will do the same thing. Try it again after your bike is warmed up good and you might see that it will not do it. That will tell you it's the oil between the plates is a little stiff. No big deal.
Road Captain
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From: Lakewood, N.J.
RE: clutch question
I get the same exact thing when starting in neutral cold. After warm up it doesn't do it. Being an over cautious type person I never start my bike unless I'm on the bike, in neutral, clutch disengaged, and front brake engage. I just don't take things for granted. I feel if it's going to happen I'm the one it's going to happen too. So far knock on wood.
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RE: clutch question
ORIGINAL: RoadKing_Al
I get the same exact thing when starting in neutral cold. After warm up it doesn't do it. Being an over cautious type person I never start my bike unless I'm on the bike, in neutral, clutch disengaged, and front brake engage. I just don't take things for granted. I feel if it's going to happen I'm the one it's going to happen too. So far knock on wood.
I get the same exact thing when starting in neutral cold. After warm up it doesn't do it. Being an over cautious type person I never start my bike unless I'm on the bike, in neutral, clutch disengaged, and front brake engage. I just don't take things for granted. I feel if it's going to happen I'm the one it's going to happen too. So far knock on wood.
Peter
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RE: clutch question
ORIGINAL: huskers11
I always start my bike when in neutral. But today, I put the bike in first gear with the clutch pulled and then started the bike.Because the clutch was pulled, I thought there was nothing wrong with that. Anyway, the bike jerked forward a little and then stopped. Do I need an adjustment or something or is that normal?
I always start my bike when in neutral. But today, I put the bike in first gear with the clutch pulled and then started the bike.Because the clutch was pulled, I thought there was nothing wrong with that. Anyway, the bike jerked forward a little and then stopped. Do I need an adjustment or something or is that normal?
Do you also switch ignition off on the freeway
or change engine oil with the engine running [sm=confused06.gif]
You've lost me.
Peter