Hitchcocks Forum

Hello again !
I have uprated my clutch springs to the set of three stronger ones and three soft ones supplied by host and friction plates, I was beginning to slip up hills rather than climb. Improved the performance greatly however....

Unfortunately they seem a bit too strong and now the clutch can't disengage just enough to stop the bike trying to creep forward when at standstill.

Ok i know that i could take it out of gear but sat in stop start traffic the last thing im concentrating on is taking it in and out of gear with the risk of stalling.

I have tried adjusting the cable tensioners but am now running out of adjustment.
I know the Gbox housing flexes as i can see when pulling the lever, i understand this is common and there is a fix supplied by host.

would this really be enough to make the difference though or am i asking too much with the stronger springs?

Anyone with any prior experience would be gratefully appreciated.

Pedro

Pedro, that BMW sounds great, no clutch problems there

Did you mount the plates back the right way!



The last one goes with the bezel inwards and vise versa for the first one.

The stiffener really helps for starters but getting an Enfield clutch to work is a real balancing act

Stronger springs means stronger pull on the cable, what you might be witnessing is the cable about to pull out of the nipple, usually at the gearbox end on some models. Stay in the left lane in case you have to pull over.

What should be done is new clutch plates instead oh heavier springs, plates worn= less spring pressure and it doesn't take much because there isn't much adjustment in the first place

I have a perfect clutch ( if I do say so myself). My stiffener and CORK CLUTCH PLATES they are thinner than the horrible ferrodo ones and so you get more clearance. The clutch basket was designed for cork and consequently it takes up more smoothly and having just replaced the primary chain I can tell you that they leave the oil so much cleaner. The stiffener is vital but even with it in place the old clutch plates will still get hot and distort and then fail to clear. This is of course assuming that you are talking about and iron barrelled classic bullet and not a modern all ally one. Also whilst my 350 isn't a hot bike it is considerably more powerful than the standard setup and I haven't had any slipping at all with the cork plates. Just replace the friction plates at 5 quid each you will be delighted with the result.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3912/1429 ... 5d11ab.jpg

Can't see to,get the embedding code but there is a vid I hope I've posted a link to above showing how beautifully my clutch now clears.

Stupid worm eaten Apple OS. The PC will sort it.

Yes the BMW does sound better but its a little while off yet , I have put new clutch plates in (ferrodo freddo frodo ?) with the springs, I have also this evening reinforced the case using my own mod to stop the flexing (which has worked for that) but still no avail. The cable is also new, i will check the plates tomorrow as it may be those. SIMON, are the cork plates from our host and if so what model/year etc please
Pedro