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Re: A65 Clutch and 1st Gear.
« Reply #15 on: 06.06. 2019 15:41 »
Taking into consideration I put a new SRM complete clutch assembly in last summer and it sat throughout the winter months I am wondering if the oil has got between the plates and is causing drag. It seems to be a shame to pull the chain case off again, but needs must. Just thinking out loud ( on the keyboard ). 

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Re: A65 Clutch and 1st Gear.
« Reply #16 on: 06.06. 2019 20:44 »
G'day JWO.
That's possible but i would think SRM use friction plates that are resistant to oil like modern wet sump bikes. But in saying that my XT500 only gets ridden a few times a year and after a few months rest the clutch is gummed up that much I have to start it in gear and ride for a mile with the hand lever pulled in till it frees.
I keep looking back at your 2nd post " The whole box was cleaned and inspected last year." and wonder about that.
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Re: A65 Clutch and 1st Gear.
« Reply #17 on: 08.06. 2019 15:51 »
Stripped the SRM clutch and bathed it all in petrol. Was not really covered in oil. Re-assembled and took it out. Same problem, could not select first after going up the gears. On this clutch I had to shorten the push rod to accommodate the clutch pusher / top hat bearing. SRM advised adjusting the top hat by taking up all the slack and then turn back a full turn before locking. Going against their advice I took up the slack and turned it back 1/4 of a turn ?. It worked and I now have a fully functional clutch and selects all gears with ease. I am obviously pleased but would like to know why this happened when it was fine when I built it last year. I have only done 5 miles since restoration if that helps. Thank you for helping me with a non A Series bike.   

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Re: A65 Clutch and 1st Gear.
« Reply #18 on: 08.06. 2019 20:59 »
G'day JWO.
Did you clock the pressure plate lift with a dial indicator or similar. Even with the SRM top hat pusher the springs need to be adjusted to give even lift.
Great your getting somewhere.
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Re: A65 Clutch and 1st Gear.
« Reply #19 on: 18.06. 2019 15:01 »
It all looks even and works nicely. All buttoned up and new oil, now have a lovely gear-change in all gears. Thanks for replies.

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Re: A65 Clutch and 1st Gear.
« Reply #20 on: 18.06. 2019 20:46 »
G'day JWO.
Great to hear. Well what was it?
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Re: A65 Clutch and 1st Gear.
« Reply #21 on: 18.06. 2019 22:17 »
Followed SRM instructions at first, didn't work. Took up the slack by 3/4 turn on pressure plate. So in fact is now a 1/4 of their recommendation. Rang a guy at SRM, was helpful and told me to leave it as it is. Possibly took about 5 mm too much off of the push rod. ? Enjoyed the thread  *eek*