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Theorist · July 15th, 2019, 10:33 PM

Thanks. I guess I need to tighten my clutch cable too.

I thought it was normal to experience a little bit more friction or drag when the bike is in gear with the clutch lever squeezed than when the bike is in neutral. I notice this most when I roll the bike before starting it, after parking it overnight. Getting the to start rolling takes a little more force (maybe 5-20 pounds) if I leave it in first and just pull the clutch lever. As soon as I get it rolling it start the engine the difference goes away. It reminds me of a flat spot on the tires of a car that's been sitting. I thought it might have to do with with the oil settling and largely leaving the clutch until the engine starts and resumes oil flow.

JD, are you trying to start the bike in gear (with the clutch lever pulled) or in neutral?

July 15th, 2019, 10:33 PM	#5
Theorist ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: MA Join Date: May 2019 Motorcycle(s): 2005 250 Posts: 39	Thanks. I guess I need to tighten my clutch cable too. I thought it was normal to experience a little bit more friction or drag when the bike is in gear with the clutch lever squeezed than when the bike is in neutral. I notice this most when I roll the bike before starting it, after parking it overnight. Getting the to start rolling takes a little more force (maybe 5-20 pounds) if I leave it in first and just pull the clutch lever. As soon as I get it rolling it start the engine the difference goes away. It reminds me of a flat spot on the tires of a car that's been sitting. I thought it might have to do with with the oil settling and largely leaving the clutch until the engine starts and resumes oil flow. JD, are you trying to start the bike in gear (with the clutch lever pulled) or in neutral?