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Old 07-02-2019, 12:49 AM
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I just noticed this the last 2 days. Normally when the bikes in gear and I pull in the clutch lever it's about the same as when it's in Neutral. it moves the same anyway. The last 2 days whenever it's in gear and iI pull in the clutch i can feel resistance. Not a ton but enough to make it difficult to roll the bike. Seems like the clutch isn't disengaging all the way. Anybody else have this issue? Could be heat related from what I've been reading it was 112 here today and was 110 yesterday.
 
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Old 07-02-2019, 01:56 AM
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It seemed like the clutch on my bike was binding a little after a long ride. I tend to get neutral and not sit holding the clutch in.

All you can do without taking everything to bits is ensure the oil is at the correct level and clutch is adjusted correctly.
 
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Old 07-02-2019, 03:20 AM
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Check your clutch and cable adjustments.Sounds like one is out of spec.
 
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It's definitely heat related. This morning there was no resistance at all when I held in the clutch. When I ride home this afternoon/evening it'll be around 112° again so I'll test it out. Also the bike ran beautifully this morning when it was only around 90°
 
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Check your clutch adjustments and fluid level. It only takes a few minutes. You can you tube it if your not mechanical at all.
 
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Just noticed this morning that it's also only like this before I start the bike. Once the bike was running, no resistance. But I'll check the clutch anyway to be sure
 
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Adjust clutch as per instructions in the sticky in the mechanical section.
 
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Originally Posted by DeplorableOne
I just noticed this the last 2 days. Normally when the bikes in gear and I pull in the clutch lever it's about the same as when it's in Neutral. it moves the same anyway. The last 2 days whenever it's in gear and iI pull in the clutch i can feel resistance. Not a ton but enough to make it difficult to roll the bike. Seems like the clutch isn't disengaging all the way. Anybody else have this issue? Could be heat related from what I've been reading it was 112 here today and was 110 yesterday.
do not tell fibs it only been 106 the last two days in the valley
 
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But...the 112 was 2 years ago. LOL
 


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