Clutch problems

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 09:50 AM

Just had my clutch cable snap last week so got the new cable installed with the 2-3mm of play suggested but as I pull the clutch to the bars and push the bike forward in 1st the gear is still engaging slightly and makes the bike hard to push forward. Haven't started it after the break because I'm getting the tank welded and need new hoses ect. Feels as though the clutch arm isn't being pulled up enough but when I tighten it the problem is arises

flitecontrol · July 24th, 2014, 09:54 AM

You may need to adjust the cable where it attaches to the engine.

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by flitecontrol

You may need to adjust the cable where it attaches to the engine.

Which of the bolts? I have the top one set at what it came from factory and tightened the bottom one

flitecontrol · July 24th, 2014, 11:30 AM

The clutch cable is #54011 in this diagram: http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oempa...478cdd6/clutch

You may need to adjust the lower end of the cable. I believe there is a procedure in the service manual, but don't have mine handy at the moment.

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 11:48 AM

Yeah I don't have a service manual and need to know what's going on and how to fix it

DaBlue1 · July 24th, 2014, 12:08 PM

See this thread-https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=173030

flitecontrol · July 24th, 2014, 12:21 PM

Thanks, Blue. That should help him fix the problem!

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

See this thread-https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=173030

It seems I'm having the opposite problem the clutch will be fully engaged when the lever is not pulled in and when I pull the lever to the bars it doesn't take the bike all the way out of gear no matter how I adjust it I'll be able to move forward in first but it's still semi engaged so you can feel the engine slowing you down

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 12:25 PM

I've looked at that the one thread on adjusting the cable to and did everything it told me to do

DaBlue1 · July 24th, 2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dab

It seems I'm having the opposite problem the clutch will be fully engaged when the lever is not pulled in and when I pull the lever to the bars it doesn't take the bike all the way out of gear no matter how I adjust it I'll be able to move forward in first but it's still semi engaged so you can feel the engine slowing you down

Your clutch release lever (clevis on the tranny) probably twisted around on you. You may need to turn it clockwise until it meets resistance.

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 02:10 PM

I don't think so everything is the same as is was before I took off the old cable

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 03:08 PM

Why is the bike barely able to move when it's in first and the clutch is pulled in. Is the cable to tight or to loose

baxtc1 · July 24th, 2014, 04:40 PM

There will be resistance, especially when cold. Start the engine, put into gear and check where your friction point is. If you follow the procedure you should be right.

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baxtc1

There will be resistance, especially when cold. Start the engine, put into gear and check where your friction point is. If you follow the procedure you should be right.

I figured it would be sticky but my old clutch cable brought it in to almost a neutral push

Dab · July 24th, 2014, 05:10 PM

Also bike can't be started atm the tank is out being welded and I need a new vacuum hose the old one tore

JasonJ · July 25th, 2014, 07:16 AM

just chill until you can start the bike. I thought something was seriously wrong with mine, doing the same thing as yours... until I was able to start the engine, let it warm up.. then the clutch discs separated more and it worked as I thought it should.

The cold clutch, even with the lever squeezed all the way, while in gear, will stick and bind and make it feel as though it isn't disengaging.

Dab · July 25th, 2014, 10:55 AM

Ok that makes total sense I'll see what happens when I do start it and let it warm up

July 24th, 2014, 09:50 AM	#1
Dab ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sardis Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 49	Clutch problems Just had my clutch cable snap last week so got the new cable installed with the 2-3mm of play suggested but as I pull the clutch to the bars and push the bike forward in 1st the gear is still engaging slightly and makes the bike hard to push forward. Haven't started it after the break because I'm getting the tank welded and need new hoses ect. Feels as though the clutch arm isn't being pulled up enough but when I tighten it the problem is arises

July 24th, 2014, 04:40 PM	#13
baxtc1 ninjette.org member Name: Robert Location: South of you blokes. Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '92 GPX 250 (Gone and replaced with '08 V-Strom), 2005 Suzuki C50. Posts: 186	There will be resistance, especially when cold. Start the engine, put into gear and check where your friction point is. If you follow the procedure you should be right. __________________________________________________ Originally Posted by jgcable; I ride a 2006 Custom HD Wideglide..... and I almost have to sign autographs when I park it.

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July 24th, 2014, 09:54 AM	#2
flitecontrol ninjette.org guru Name: Lee Location: Monroe, LA Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Rebel 250s, Ninja 250s VN750s (currently nine total) Posts: 465	You may need to adjust the cable where it attaches to the engine.

July 24th, 2014, 11:30 AM	#4
flitecontrol ninjette.org guru Name: Lee Location: Monroe, LA Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Rebel 250s, Ninja 250s VN750s (currently nine total) Posts: 465	The clutch cable is #54011 in this diagram: http://www.cheapcycleparts.com/oempa...478cdd6/clutch You may need to adjust the lower end of the cable. I believe there is a procedure in the service manual, but don't have mine handy at the moment.

July 24th, 2014, 11:48 AM	#5
Dab ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sardis Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 49	Yeah I don't have a service manual and need to know what's going on and how to fix it

July 24th, 2014, 12:08 PM	#6
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	See this thread-https://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=173030

July 24th, 2014, 12:21 PM	#7
flitecontrol ninjette.org guru Name: Lee Location: Monroe, LA Join Date: Feb 2014 Motorcycle(s): Rebel 250s, Ninja 250s VN750s (currently nine total) Posts: 465	Thanks, Blue. That should help him fix the problem!

July 24th, 2014, 12:25 PM	#9
Dab ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sardis Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 49	I've looked at that the one thread on adjusting the cable to and did everything it told me to do

July 24th, 2014, 02:10 PM	#11
Dab ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sardis Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 49	I don't think so everything is the same as is was before I took off the old cable

July 24th, 2014, 03:08 PM	#12
Dab ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sardis Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 49	Why is the bike barely able to move when it's in first and the clutch is pulled in. Is the cable to tight or to loose

July 24th, 2014, 05:10 PM	#15
Dab ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sardis Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 49	Also bike can't be started atm the tank is out being welded and I need a new vacuum hose the old one tore

July 25th, 2014, 07:16 AM	#16
JasonJ ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Bay City, MI Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1980 Yamaha XS850G Midnight Special, 32k Miles; 2000 EX250F, <5000 Orig Miles Posts: 98	just chill until you can start the bike. I thought something was seriously wrong with mine, doing the same thing as yours... until I was able to start the engine, let it warm up.. then the clutch discs separated more and it worked as I thought it should. The cold clutch, even with the lever squeezed all the way, while in gear, will stick and bind and make it feel as though it isn't disengaging.

July 25th, 2014, 10:55 AM	#17
Dab ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sardis Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 49	Ok that makes total sense I'll see what happens when I do start it and let it warm up