Clutch Problem

[lol.what?]

I'm new to motorcycles and this may be a newbie question, but I figured I'd asked anyways. When I pull my clutch in (in first gear), the rear wheel still moves. When the bike is in neutral, the wheel doesn't move and shifting gears seems to works fine. If I apply to rear brakes for 10 seconds, the wheel stops moving, but once I hit the friction point again, the same problem occurs. I was wondering if anyone knows what might be causing this? I hope my explanation is clear enough.

Thanks for your time.

[TwistedKestrel]

This is normal. I assume you mean when the bike is on a stand and not on the ground. This is something that wet clutches do, the oil between the friction plates and the clutch plates can transmit enough energy to get the wheel moving if it's in the air, but it doesn't affect much. You will notice this less when the engine has warmed up.

[lol.what?]

This is normal. I assume you mean when the bike is on a stand and not on the ground. This is something that wet clutches do, the oil between the friction plates and the clutch plates can transmit enough energy to get the wheel moving if it's in the air, but it doesn't affect much. You will notice this less when the engine has warmed up.

I don't believe that is the problem. Even when it's on the ground the bike still moves when the clutch is held in.

[TwistedKestrel]

I don't believe that is the problem. Even when it's on the ground the bike still moves when the clutch is held in.

Does your clutch lever feel very loose? It may have too much free play and is not disengaging the clutch fully.

[toysareforboys]

Check your freeplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRBGiTrpp7I

-Jamie M.

[lol.what?]

Does your clutch lever feel very loose? It may have too much free play and is not disengaging the clutch fully.

I'll try adjusting the free play tomorrow and let you guys know the outcome. I did check it and the free play seems a little wider than a quarters width as mentioned in the video from Jamie M. To be approximate, it could probably fit another quarter in there. Does that mean there is too much free play?

[toysareforboys]

I'll try adjusting the free play tomorrow and let you guys know the outcome. I did check it and the free play seems a little wider than a quarters width as mentioned in the video from Jamie M. To be approximate, it could probably fit another quarter in there. Does that mean there is too much free play?

Nope, two quarters is fine. I can fit a whole finger in mine and it's right on the limit of not disengaging

It could be warped clutch spacers unfortunately, or worn clutch plate teeth. No way to tell cept ripping open the clutch assembly

-Jamie M.

[mikbusa]

I'm new to motorcycles and this may be a newbie question, but I figured I'd asked anyways. When I pull my clutch in (in first gear), the rear wheel still moves. When the bike is in neutral, the wheel doesn't move and shifting gears seems to works fine. If I apply to rear brakes for 10 seconds, the wheel stops moving, but once I hit the friction point again, the same problem occurs. I was wondering if anyone knows what might be causing this? I hope my explanation is clear enough.

Thanks for your time.

Are you talking about when they bike is on a stand and rear tire is in the air? If so, then this isn't a problem, most bikes behave like this. I think you are tracking down a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.

[Psycho_Biker]

Replacing the clutch plates fixed my issue. I took it for a ride last night and it worked perfectly. If you can't fix it by adjusting the cable you might need to open up the clutch.