flyingdutchman
New Member
Hey guys and gals!
Something has been bothering me about my bike and I'm hoping someone can provide some insight. Since taking it over, I've noticed two things as a constant - tapping down or even downshifting is very sticky and sometimes I can't even get it into first gear before stopping despite stomping on the shifter. The second thing is that if I start the bike while it is in first gear (with the clutch lever fully pulled of course) the bike gets shoved forward a little as of the clutch isn't actually fully disengaged. I also noticed when pushing the bike with the engine off (but in first gear with the clutch lever fully pulled) that I was having to push against the engine. I confirmed by putting it in neutral and pushing again, which was much easier. I also find that it's typically a bitch to get into neutral - even with the slightest push on the shifter, it will jump straight over neutral between first and second (from both directions).
Is my suspicion that my clutch needs adjusting accurate?
Appreciate the input!
Something has been bothering me about my bike and I'm hoping someone can provide some insight. Since taking it over, I've noticed two things as a constant - tapping down or even downshifting is very sticky and sometimes I can't even get it into first gear before stopping despite stomping on the shifter. The second thing is that if I start the bike while it is in first gear (with the clutch lever fully pulled of course) the bike gets shoved forward a little as of the clutch isn't actually fully disengaged. I also noticed when pushing the bike with the engine off (but in first gear with the clutch lever fully pulled) that I was having to push against the engine. I confirmed by putting it in neutral and pushing again, which was much easier. I also find that it's typically a bitch to get into neutral - even with the slightest push on the shifter, it will jump straight over neutral between first and second (from both directions).
Is my suspicion that my clutch needs adjusting accurate?
Appreciate the input!