symptoms of a clutch failing? (Lever sealed screw)

Herb · 29-May-2006, 16:14

Have you tried adjusting the play at the lever.

Use a flat screwdriver to remove some of the play. You might find that the extra travel this creates will help you find neutral more easily.

Fiver · 29-May-2006, 16:30

Haven't tried adjusting that - Mine are resined in place -
I will knock the resin out and give it a whirl.

It wont push the piston in too far or do any damage by adjusting it in will it?

rockhopper · 29-May-2006, 18:34

I don't think you are supposed to adjust that screw hence the reason why its sealed. Might be wrong though...

Herb · 29-May-2006, 18:53

Mine was not sealed, which measn presumably that is was tampered with before I bought the bike. This is an excerpt from the manual which implies that it should be adjustable to get the correct freeplay.

Shazaam! · 29-May-2006, 18:57

The lever screw is not a user adjustment. It is set at the factory to obtain the proper piston stroke volume and correct bleed-back rate. Leave it alone.

A worn clutch is most easily diagnosed by cracking the throttle open in top gear. You'll feel it slip when the revs rise.

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29-May-2006, 16:14	#1
Herb Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 792 Join Date: May 2005 Location: nr Lutterworth Have you tried adjusting the play at the lever. Use a flat screwdriver to remove some of the play. You might find that the extra travel this creates will help you find neutral more easily. Reply

29-May-2006, 16:30	#2
Fiver Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 177 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norwich Mood: gutted. Haven't tried adjusting that - Mine are resined in place - I will knock the resin out and give it a whirl. It wont push the piston in too far or do any damage by adjusting it in will it? Reply

29-May-2006, 18:34	#3
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton I don't think you are supposed to adjust that screw hence the reason why its sealed. Might be wrong though... Reply

29-May-2006, 18:53	#4
Herb Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 792 Join Date: May 2005 Location: nr Lutterworth Mine was not sealed, which measn presumably that is was tampered with before I bought the bike. This is an excerpt from the manual which implies that it should be adjustable to get the correct freeplay. Reply

29-May-2006, 18:57	#5
Shazaam! DSC Club Member Big Twin Posts: 1,167 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Diego, CA The lever screw is not a user adjustment. It is set at the factory to obtain the proper piston stroke volume and correct bleed-back rate. Leave it alone. A worn clutch is most easily diagnosed by cracking the throttle open in top gear. You'll feel it slip when the revs rise. Reply