Thanks Norbert, not got any planned this morning so I'll probably change the position of the cupped plate this morning as well as see how much "cup" it has compared to the picture in oe of your postings,
I'l report back later......
Clutch question
Re: Clutch question
Current bikes: Kawasaki KH400, Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1200 Triumph Speedmaster, Morini Strada 3 1/2
Re: Clutch question
Popped the clutch apart this morning and moved the cupped plate to the back of the stack.
I checked the amount of dish on the plate and it was about the same as the picture Norbert posted up in another thread.
What a result, all the judder has now gone, and the clutch can now be easily slipped.
Not quite as good as my other bikes, but perfectly useable 100% better than it was.
Once I get used to the bite point I will be very happy.
The only other thing I am going to do is move the clutch arm out further rather than the 15mm stated in the book, I saw comment from Paul Compton in another thread who recommends this as it gives you a little more movement when you pull the clutch.
Thanks to everyone - next job is to make the brake pedal a little wider so I dont have to keep twisting my foot in to press the pedal, also see if I can out why the rear brake is so fierce, you can lock up the rear with ease.
I checked the amount of dish on the plate and it was about the same as the picture Norbert posted up in another thread.
What a result, all the judder has now gone, and the clutch can now be easily slipped.
Not quite as good as my other bikes, but perfectly useable 100% better than it was.
Once I get used to the bite point I will be very happy.
The only other thing I am going to do is move the clutch arm out further rather than the 15mm stated in the book, I saw comment from Paul Compton in another thread who recommends this as it gives you a little more movement when you pull the clutch.
Thanks to everyone - next job is to make the brake pedal a little wider so I dont have to keep twisting my foot in to press the pedal, also see if I can out why the rear brake is so fierce, you can lock up the rear with ease.
Current bikes: Kawasaki KH400, Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1200 Triumph Speedmaster, Morini Strada 3 1/2
Re: Clutch question
For me I can draw a line under this issue now.
After adjusting the clutch operating arm to be as far out as possible without it fouling the case, it improved things further.
From cold the clutch was just like my KH 400 clutch - smooth and progressive, the handlebar lever does need to be pulled in as far it will go when at a standstill if you dont do that it tends to "creep", I am wondering if perhaps the cable outer is compressing a little as the cable is a bit weedy and probably old.
I did find that once it warms up the action gets a little less smooth, but not enough for concern. I also found that when warm the amount of cable slack seems to increase slightly, so the free play at the lever is now set with the engine hot, when cold there is virtually no free play at the lever.
Might replace the cable with a heavy duty one just in case the outer is compressing.
As for the rear brake lever, I have made up an extension which gives me another inch on the width of the pedal, now my boot no longer misses the edge of the pedal every time I go to hit the rear brake.
Think it is all set for Spring / Summer 2025 now, although I might put some miles on it if we have some decent winter days.
After adjusting the clutch operating arm to be as far out as possible without it fouling the case, it improved things further.
From cold the clutch was just like my KH 400 clutch - smooth and progressive, the handlebar lever does need to be pulled in as far it will go when at a standstill if you dont do that it tends to "creep", I am wondering if perhaps the cable outer is compressing a little as the cable is a bit weedy and probably old.
I did find that once it warms up the action gets a little less smooth, but not enough for concern. I also found that when warm the amount of cable slack seems to increase slightly, so the free play at the lever is now set with the engine hot, when cold there is virtually no free play at the lever.
Might replace the cable with a heavy duty one just in case the outer is compressing.
As for the rear brake lever, I have made up an extension which gives me another inch on the width of the pedal, now my boot no longer misses the edge of the pedal every time I go to hit the rear brake.
Think it is all set for Spring / Summer 2025 now, although I might put some miles on it if we have some decent winter days.
Current bikes: Kawasaki KH400, Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1200 Triumph Speedmaster, Morini Strada 3 1/2
Re: Clutch question
A friend had a horrid clutch lever action massively improved with a new cable. Just hope it is the correct length!
Re: Clutch question
I'll probably buy the parts and make it myself.
Current bikes: Kawasaki KH400, Royal Enfield Himalayan, 1200 Triumph Speedmaster, Morini Strada 3 1/2