Issues after installing +1 front sprocket

[Nastybutler]

I'm hoping one of you guys can shed some light on an issue I'm having. I mentioned it in another thread and got some feedback, but it didn't solve my issue. If I can't figure this out I'm going to have to take my 6R to the shop, heaven forbit.

What the deal is, is that I changed out my front sprocket for a Driven 17 tooth one. In order to install it I had to move the shift linkage piece (pictured below). I guess I didn't reinstall that piece correctly because after I had it all back together and rode it, I immediately noticed the clutch worked differently. By that I mean, pulling it in all the way still disengaged it, but the friction zone where it started to catch was now immediately after beggining to release the lever.

I should note that I have the pazzo knock off adjustable levers and had my clutch lever set as far in as it goes (setting #1). Moving it out to #6 helped a little bit, but when the lever is fully released, it's now difficult for me to reach.

I tried adjusting the slack in the line both on the wheel by the lever, and down on the nuts on the other end (underneath the left fairing), based off the advise I got in the other thread where I mentioned this problem, but that didn't do anything to help.

One other thing to note; also after the sprocket change I'm now able to let my clutch out without giving the bike any additional gas and it will take off. It's now impossible to stall unless maybe if I just dump the clutch, but if I ease off of it, it will take off. No throttle is necessary for parking lots either. Is that just a result of the different gearing, or something else related to my problem?

What else can I try? I tried to see if I could take that linkage piece back off and figure out what I did to change it, and couldn't figure it out. So I'm officially stumped. Any suggestions that don't involve me putting things in or taking things out of my bum are appreciated.

 

[bobby bo bonsin]

I think you should take your clutch lever and try sticking it in your bum and see if that helps. .... Sorry had to do it man! Yeah i dont know?

Hello my real name is Adam.

 

[Marthy]

Everything look fine from thee pic. The "arrow" on the lever is line up with the mark on the casing. There's 2 bolts holding the bracket... they're tight all the way? One of them is under the cover. Pull the cover off and double check... That's what I would do. Seams to me ou might have forgot 1 of the bolt or not tight all the way and the bracket is flexing when you engage the clutch.

 

[Nastybutler]

Everything look fine from thee pic. The "arrow" on the lever is line up with the mark on the casing. There's 2 bolts holding the bracket... they're tight all the way? One of them is under the cover. Pull the cover off and double check... That's what I would do. Seams to me ou might have forgot 1 of the bolt or not tight all the way and the bracket is flexing when you engage the clutch.

Nope. I double checked that. There are three bolts that hold it on, and trying to get them back on the first time was a PITA, but when I took it off again to try and fix my issue they were on there the same way as when I first took it off. The bracket doesn't move at all when I engage the clutch.

One other thing; I can't move that lever down there in the picture by hand. I think Deanoh said something about moving it with your hand, but it either won't move, or I'd have to use way more force than I want to.

And Adam, :Flip:

 

[HillCountryRider]

Have you checked the linkage in the clutch lever itself? Often times providing slack in the cable will cause the linkage at the lever to be off in essence making your cable slightly shorter.

 

[HillCountryRider]

Here's what mine looks like, I believe you have it installed correctly.

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[Michael Wilson]

You said you removed the SHIFT linkage not the clutch linkage right? If so the shift linkage doesn't affect your clutch. Sounds to me like you just need to adjust your clutch.

 

[Chucker]

I don't get how messing with your shifter linkage could affect the clutch play? I could see it causing trouble with shifting, but the point at which the clutch engages is unrelated to the shifter position or even whether or not the bike is all the way in or out of gear.

I'm stumped if you didn't do anything with your clutch cable or push lever positioning.

 

[Marthy]

Nope. I double checked that. There are three bolts that hold it on, and trying to get them back on the first time was a PITA, but when I took it off again to try and fix my issue they were on there the same way as when I first took it off. The bracket doesn't move at all when I engage the clutch.

One other thing; I can't move that lever down there in the picture by hand. I think Deanoh said something about moving it with your hand, but it either won't move, or I'd have to use way more force than I want to.

And Adam, :Flip:

Odd? So there 3 bolts on the cover and 2 on the bracket that hold the linkage. And they are all tight and in the right position. Have you check you tire PSI?

 

[Nastybutler]

You said you removed the SHIFT linkage not the clutch linkage right? If so the shift linkage doesn't affect your clutch. Sounds to me like you just need to adjust your clutch.

I don't get how messing with your shifter linkage could affect the clutch play? I could see it causing trouble with shifting, but the point at which the clutch engages is unrelated to the shifter position or even whether or not the bike is all the way in or out of gear.

I'm stumped if you didn't do anything with your clutch cable or push lever positioning.

I misspoke since I don't know what the correct name of the part is. It's where the end of the clutch cable connects to the shaft with the spring.

 

[Nastybutler]

Have you checked the linkage in the clutch lever itself? Often times providing slack in the cable will cause the linkage at the lever to be off in essence making your cable slightly shorter.

Please go into further detail on this as it might be my issue. By linkage at the lever, do you mean where the end of the cable fits into the lever's notch?

 

[Nastybutler]

Odd? So there 3 bolts on the cover and 2 on the bracket that hold the linkage. And they are all tight and in the right position. Have you check you tire PSI?

PSI is within spec.

 

[HillCountryRider]

Please go into further detail on this as it might be my issue. By linkage at the lever, do you mean where the end of the cable fits into the lever's notch?

That's exactly what I mean...and for Godsake, it would NOT be your tire pressure...LOL

 

[HillCountryRider]

Odd? So there 3 bolts on the cover and 2 on the bracket that hold the linkage. And they are all tight and in the right position. Have you check you tire PSI?

What of the muffler bearings, perhaps those need lube...

 

[Nastybutler]

What of the muffler bearings, perhaps those need lube...

Maybe my headlight fluid is low.

 

[Michael Wilson]

I'm confused why exactly you removed the clutch linkage to change your sprocket? But anyways.... if you didn't take the bracket off then its just an adjustment issue. How many miles on the bike?

 

[yellowfz]

Manual shows that you should push on push lever and should get hard when arrow lines up with mark, if not you have to adjust from clutch side by adjusting clutch push rod.

 

[Nastybutler]

I'm confused why exactly you removed the clutch linkage to change your sprocket? But anyways.... if you didn't take the bracket off then its just an adjustment issue. How many miles on the bike?

It's nearly impossible to get the chain off the front sprocket with that linkage in the way.

What bracket are you refering to?

Just over 7000 miles on the bike, but I'm not sure what that has to do with it.

 

[Nastybutler]

Manual shows that you should push on push lever and should get hard when arrow lines up with mark, if not you have to adjust from clutch side by adjusting clutch push rod.

Arrow lines already are lined up (with the clutch lever out).

What push rod are you refering to, and how do you adjust it?

 

[Marthy]

PSI is within spec.

LOL Was just messing with you (tire PSI) :backtotopic: