- Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:39 am
#78203
Guys thanks for the info.I will investigate and post back any positive results.
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- Sat Jul 28, 2018 12:00 pm
#78207
At the risk of stating the obvious people are freeing the clutch off before starting the bike. In my experience if you don't the clutch will drag even if you have only stopped for five minutes.
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:07 am
#78257
Update.Clutch now working ok.Poping into 1st gear fine.Stripped clutch assy cleaned reassembled fresh oil cable adjusted. bingo.
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:21 pm
#78266
I always have to free the clutch if the bike has been stood for more than about an hour. Engine off, in neutral, clutch lever in, kick it over until it frees (as you have described), then it's usually OK when riding.
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:55 pm
#78268
Jamesy - Good to hear you have it sorted......we all like a happy ending.
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:14 pm
#78269
Result Jamesy!! Did you find anything untoward when you stripped it?
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2020 Himalayan
1984 BMW R65LS
2020 Himalayan
1984 BMW R65LS
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:37 pm
#78270
I think the clutch drum retaining clip hadn't been seated properly.The clutch plates wouldn't have been square to each other.I needed this fixed before selling the bike as I have my eye on a Himalayan?
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:11 pm
#78272
Yep, that would do it. It's always good when you find something. Taking it to bits, not finding anything, putting it back together, and finding it works means mixed emotions. Glad it's fixed but worrying in case it comes back.
I take it this is the bike in the picture? It's a cracker. I don't know you get it so clean and polished.
I take it this is the bike in the picture? It's a cracker. I don't know you get it so clean and polished.
Current Bikes
2020 Himalayan
1984 BMW R65LS
2020 Himalayan
1984 BMW R65LS
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