Yamma~Tiger
Junior Member
I replaced my clutch cable after the last one started sticking and wasn't operating smooth at all. However there is a problem.
When I go for a ride sometimes the bike gets a bit hot, usually 208F+ (98C+) the clutch feels like its still slightly engaged, with the clutch lever pulled all the way in. I would have to adjust it so the clutch engages when the lever is a little further out from the bar. Basically when in 1st, at a stop, with the clutch pulled all the way in the bike feels like it is moving forward slightly. Today is the third time it happened, and the third time I had to adjust it. The cable was replaced about 200 miles ago (320KM)..... I did notice that the interval between it needing to be adjusted increases each time. I also have a problem getting the bike into neutral when this occurs. Most of the time it wont even go into neutral. I would push hard on the shifter and then it would skip neutral and go right into 2nd. I checked the oil level when the bike was cold and its good. I also lubed the new cable very well before installing it.
When replacing the cable I noticed that it runs in front of a part of the engine and actually touches the engine at two spots. Now the engine gets pretty hot. can this be the cause?
Or is this normal for a new cable?
Any help would be appreciated. thanks.
When I go for a ride sometimes the bike gets a bit hot, usually 208F+ (98C+) the clutch feels like its still slightly engaged, with the clutch lever pulled all the way in. I would have to adjust it so the clutch engages when the lever is a little further out from the bar. Basically when in 1st, at a stop, with the clutch pulled all the way in the bike feels like it is moving forward slightly. Today is the third time it happened, and the third time I had to adjust it. The cable was replaced about 200 miles ago (320KM)..... I did notice that the interval between it needing to be adjusted increases each time. I also have a problem getting the bike into neutral when this occurs. Most of the time it wont even go into neutral. I would push hard on the shifter and then it would skip neutral and go right into 2nd. I checked the oil level when the bike was cold and its good. I also lubed the new cable very well before installing it.
When replacing the cable I noticed that it runs in front of a part of the engine and actually touches the engine at two spots. Now the engine gets pretty hot. can this be the cause?
Or is this normal for a new cable?
Any help would be appreciated. thanks.