78special Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hey guys, I have a problem not sure what exactly. I almost have my project done on chopping down my 78 xs400 Took it out today for a test run just installed new calipers and all new brake lines also a new throttle cable and cleaned the carbs. So I wanted to see how it was running and stopping. Anyway to the problem. I came to a stop and you know when you are stopped in gear with the clutch in your bike will roll backwards as if in neutral, well mine didnt i was trying to back up and well I couldnt even push back but I could roll forward!!!!????? Not sure what this is but it's done it a couple time today not sure what's goin on. Help me out fellas if you have any ideas. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted April 19, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 19, 2008 Hey guys, I have a problem not sure what exactly. I almost have my project done on chopping down my 78 xs400 Took it out today for a test run just installed new calipers and all new brake lines also a new throttle cable and cleaned the carbs. So I wanted to see how it was running and stopping. Anyway to the problem. I came to a stop and you know when you are stopped in gear with the clutch in your bike will roll backwards as if in neutral, well mine didnt i was trying to back up and well I couldnt even push back but I could roll forward!!!!????? Not sure what this is but it's done it a couple time today not sure what's goin on. Help me out fellas if you have any ideas. Thanks sounds like the clutch is dragging to me is it properly adjusted , could be a bit too much freeplay at the lever/adjuster or is it the wrong grade oil, Does it get better if the engine is hot? that would point too oil Merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Goff Posted April 19, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 19, 2008 Im sorry but when i read the title of this post i didn't know WHAT to expect........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 19, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 19, 2008 sounds like the clutch is dragging to me is it properly adjusted , could be a bit too much freeplay at the lever/adjuster or is it the wrong grade oil, Does it get better if the engine is hot? that would point too oil Merv Ditto from me. And if i'm honest Im sorry but when i read the title of this post i didn't know WHAT to expect........ I bet this post gets a lot of views... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniller Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 AHAHAHA!!!!! Sorry can't help, just wanted to laugh at the title Hope you sort your tranny prob out soon matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 same here i thought you were on the wrong kind of site any way back to the prob if the bike has been sitting for a while could be a number of things like final drive chain if it has one(may have a shaft)or could be clutch or as you said tranny fault i would take the chain off first and see if you can push it back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I thought of clutch first but I really do think that your rear wheel is out of line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78special Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 I thought of clutch first but I really do think that your rear wheel is out of line. It has been fine it just started yesterday. I am thinking clutch maybe because it does it sometimes not all the time. If i am driving and come to a stop it will roll back but if I stop and then pull up a little it wont roll. So it only does it after a stop then a little pull up but if i stop and hold the clutch in the whole time without releasing i can push it back or it will roll. So that is why I am thinking maybe clutch is out of adjustment. I dont know why the post was so funny............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhendryx Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I dont know why the post was so funny............. its funny because we all have our minds in the gutter tranny = shortened version of transvestite. so, in our sick little minds, this thread could have been about one of two things - either you had problems with your transmission, or you were having problems with your transvestite. either way, you will receive a lot of responses... good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted April 19, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 19, 2008 Does it roll back ok in neutral with the engine running merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78special Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Does it roll back ok in neutral with the engine running merv Yes it rolls fine while running in neutral. Even if i put it in gear it rolls fine but if i let out enough to pull forward then pull the clutch back in it wont roll back only forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted April 20, 2008 Moderator Share Posted April 20, 2008 Yes it rolls fine while running in neutral. Even if i put it in gear it rolls fine but if i let out enough to pull forward then pull the clutch back in it wont roll back only forward. does sound like clutch adjustment. As the engine rotates it will let you go forward ( in a way engine assited clutch drag) but try and push back you are going against the engine rotation. maybe your clutch rod is bent slightly so the clutch has no time to fully disengage!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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