ian55 Posted September 20, 2008 Posted September 20, 2008 I'm having a problem with my 1996 650 Dragstar. It's been sitting for several months for reasons I won't go into. I started it up today to go for a spin... Starts ok (in Neutral) as soon as I kick in 1st with the clutch lever pulled in the bike stalls. Trying to push the bike in gear with the clutch pulled in is damn near impossible. Obviously the clutch is not disengaging for some reason. I've checked the cable and the external lever on the clutch moves ok so clearly somethings gone on inside, probably because I've not been using it. I could really do with a clue on how to free it up, if only to save me the recovery charges to get it somewhere and have it sorted. I am pretty mechanically minded, but have no experience on bikes, but given a clue, I'd take a go! Any suggestions would be gratefully received. Cheers Ian
Moderator Airhead Posted September 20, 2008 Moderator Posted September 20, 2008 Hi Ian, Yes Its stuck due to lack of use, I recommend you start it up and let it run, Get the motor really nice and hot, This will thin the oil down, When its hot keep pulling in the clutch lever and blipping the throttle, Crossed fingers this mught free it If this doesnt work re try the rocking back and forth in 4th gear with lever pulled in, but this time with hot engine. If its anywhere near due an oil change it would be wise to do it sooner rather than later if its been stood,
ian55 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Posted September 20, 2008 Hi Ian, Yes Its stuck due to lack of use, I recommend you start it up and let it run, Get the motor really nice and hot, This will thin the oil down, When its hot keep pulling in the clutch lever and blipping the throttle, Crossed fingers this mught free it If its anywhere near due an oil change it would be wise to do it sooner rather than later if its been stood, Thanks, I'll give that a whirl tomorrow.
Ttaskmaster Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Might as well change the oil anyway. She'll love you for it. Give everything a good clean out and scrub up. Make it shine!!!!!!!
ian55 Posted September 28, 2008 Author Posted September 28, 2008 Might as well change the oil anyway. She'll love you for it. Give everything a good clean out and scrub up. Make it shine!!!!!!! Warmed it up good and free'd it up by yanking the lever a while! And the sun's still shining! Gave her a good polish too. Thanks guys Ian
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