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Technical (Descriptive Topic Titles - Stay on Topic) => Gearbox, Clutch, Primary => Topic started by: a101960 on 18.11. 2017 23:47
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After riding for a while my gear change seems to deteriorate. For the sake of clarity, by that I mean the pedal action noticeably stiffens, and selecting neutral becomes difficult. Another symptom is that 1st sometimes crunches, or is difficult to select. This is especially so when stationary. When I initially set out for a ride the gear action is noiseless and precise, so it seems fairly clear to me that as the clutch warms up the plates are possibly expanding and causing this problem. I am using ATF by the way. Would backing the springs off a bit help to resolve this problem? and if so how far would they have to be unscrewed? half a turn, or a bit more maybe? I know this a bit like how long is a piece of string, but some guidance would be useful before I go diving in.
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Plenty of oil in the 'box I presume ?
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Plenty of oil in the 'box I presume ?
Yes duTCH I am very meticulous about oil levels in both gear box and engine. My philosophy has always been that oil is far cheaper than engine or gear box rebuilds.
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G'day John.
Sounds like clutch drag to me. Friction plates expanding when hot.
I'd only back off 1 turn. This is assuming ALL adjustments (arching through 90 degrees and cable) are correct and the pressure plate lift is square.
If using auto fluid use type F.
Cheers
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Agree with Muskrat on drag, also check out the push rod and the ball in the actuating arm.