neutral = clutch in ?

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ChiGGz

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I was wondering because its alot harder to push the bike with clutch in vs neutral. Bike doesn't roll as freely.

Riding an SV650
 
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that shouldn't be the case
check your lever and cable play, lubing cables could help too
 
+1. should not be the case. Check cables
 
Normal as long as its not too stifff, especially when bike is cold or not running. Neutral always moves easier then in gear clutch in
 
I'd like to add its an SV650 if that makes any difference. I do find the SV's engine bog/break alot more than other bikes.
 
There's always some drag for a wet clutch setup (which is most bikes except Ducatis). When the fluid is cold it's thicker so it causes more drag, like JohnnyP said.

Enjoy your bike, it's fine.
 
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I interpret "a lot harder" to be significant... a little drag like you said, is normal, but if its a huge difference between neutral and clutch in, things are not normal
 
Start the bike up in neutral and let it warm up. Then with the clutch pulled in and the brakes on, kick it into first. If the bike doesn't move forward and the RPMs don't drop, your fine.
 
In gear, clutch in, you have about 6 or so clutch disks trying to spin past their corresponding plates. The pressure may be off them, but the friction is still there.

Put it in neutral and now there is no more friction, just the internal gears spinning.

There is definitively a difference and what some may see as "significant"

especially if the oil is cold.
 
ChiGGz said:
I'd like to add its an SV650 if that makes any difference. I do find the SV's engine bog/break alot more than other bikes.
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?...the SV engine unless seriously modified is pretty rock solid with that lovely v-twin torque.

As others have said as long as its not trying to creep forward with the clutch in a little harder to roll with the clutch in then in neutral is normal.
 
Normal but depends on how much. If you lift the bike onto a rear stand, pull in the clutch lever and kick it into first gear you should be able to stop the wheel from spinning with your hand or foot (safety note: try lightly with the sole of your shoe first and don't let it spin up too fast or you might get rub burn). If it won't stop then the clutch is not disengaging enough and requires adjustment.
 
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