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Motorcycle gurus!
Okay so i got two questions on two bikes.
First is, 1700 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 6-Speed, won't downshift when it's sitting without a fight. While it's moving it'll downshift just fine, but when it's sitting i have to rest my foot on the lever and let the clutch out a bit in each gear. I was thinking the syncros?
Second question, Yamaha V-Star 650. Despite countless attempts to have the dealer correct this, there is a LOT of free play in the clutch. I know the clutch was replaced when he got it, less than a year ago. I have to let the clutch out half way before it starts engaging. So how do i fix that? It's already adjusted as loose as it will go.
First is, 1700 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 6-Speed, won't downshift when it's sitting without a fight. While it's moving it'll downshift just fine, but when it's sitting i have to rest my foot on the lever and let the clutch out a bit in each gear. I was thinking the syncros?
Second question, Yamaha V-Star 650. Despite countless attempts to have the dealer correct this, there is a LOT of free play in the clutch. I know the clutch was replaced when he got it, less than a year ago. I have to let the clutch out half way before it starts engaging. So how do i fix that? It's already adjusted as loose as it will go.
Last edited by 1976Mustang; May 3, 2013 at 03:05 PM.
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From: SW Ohio
Year: 1988
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Engine: 4.0
on the Vulcan. Is it just the downshift when sitting? I assume it's a wet clutch right? Your not using oil with friction inhibitors are you? (car oil)
V-star: who put the clutch in? some dude? Mechanic? Possibly weak springs, I know that this can be an issue on the Honda 750's (Twins)
Disclaimer: My reply is a good example of what you call "shadow stabbing"
V-star: who put the clutch in? some dude? Mechanic? Possibly weak springs, I know that this can be an issue on the Honda 750's (Twins)
Disclaimer: My reply is a good example of what you call "shadow stabbing"
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From: Central PA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
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Okay so i got two questions on two bikes.
First is, 1700 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 6-Speed, won't downshift when it's sitting without a fight. While it's moving it'll downshift just fine, but when it's sitting i have to rest my foot on the lever and let the clutch out a bit in each gear. I was thinking the syncros?
Second question, Yamaha V-Star 650. Despite countless attempts to have the dealer correct this, there is a LOT of free play in the clutch. I know the clutch was replaced when he got it, less than a year ago. I have to let the clutch out half way before it starts engaging. So how do i fix that? It's already adjusted as loose as it will go.
First is, 1700 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 6-Speed, won't downshift when it's sitting without a fight. While it's moving it'll downshift just fine, but when it's sitting i have to rest my foot on the lever and let the clutch out a bit in each gear. I was thinking the syncros?
Second question, Yamaha V-Star 650. Despite countless attempts to have the dealer correct this, there is a LOT of free play in the clutch. I know the clutch was replaced when he got it, less than a year ago. I have to let the clutch out half way before it starts engaging. So how do i fix that? It's already adjusted as loose as it will go.
Second, check springs, lube the cable, play with the adjustment until you get it to you liking. Every bike's clutch is a little different.
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First, why are you needing to downshift when it is sitting? You should be downshifting as you come to a stop, ending up in first prior to stopping. This is common with most bikes that they will not downshift more than 1 gear when sitting, sometimes not even one gear.
Second, check springs, lube the cable, play with the adjustment until you get it to you liking. Every bike's clutch is a little different.
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The heck? I don't remember posting this... Better change the password on my Computer. Oh well might as well go along with it. I know the Kawi is fine, That's how all bikes are.
The Yamaha though, a Harley/Kawi/Yamaha/Suzuki/Polaris dealership installed it and the same dealer has been asked to inspect it. It works fine, just the friction zone is really small, so there's a lot of travel in the lever before it starts to grab. Fluids should be fine since it's had 2 servicings since we got it. I messed with the cable before, it wouldn't move anymore (Can't remember if i tightened it or loosened it). I'm just wondering if it has the wrong clutch cable, or clutch assembly for that matter.
The Yamaha though, a Harley/Kawi/Yamaha/Suzuki/Polaris dealership installed it and the same dealer has been asked to inspect it. It works fine, just the friction zone is really small, so there's a lot of travel in the lever before it starts to grab. Fluids should be fine since it's had 2 servicings since we got it. I messed with the cable before, it wouldn't move anymore (Can't remember if i tightened it or loosened it). I'm just wondering if it has the wrong clutch cable, or clutch assembly for that matter.
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