Clutch that won't let go!

Vince2 · #1 PostAuthor: **Vince2** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:54 pm

Hi guys, my z1 has a sticking clutch.
When I try to put it into 1st, it's like I haven't pulled the clutch in - it just stalls.

I know the trick of freeing it off with the kick start before starting the engine but even with the clutch pulled in, the engine turns over when I kick it over.

Any tips as to what the problem may be?

It hasn't been used for about 6 weeks and obviously not much over winter. Last time I used it, it was same but after a couple of goes it freed itself and all seemed ok.

Any tips gratefully appreciated.

Yellow · #2 PostAuthor: **Yellow** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:05 pm

Put some water under back wheel.
Start bike, hold on front brake and rev to about 3.5 rpm.
Pull in clutch and put into 1st. Let out clutch quick.

A bit messy but usually works........

Vince2 · #3 PostAuthor: **Vince2** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:12 pm

Yellow wrote:Put some water under back wheel.
Start bike, hold on front brake and rev to about 3.5 rpm.
Pull in clutch and put into 1st. Let out clutch quick.

A bit messy but usually works........

Hmmm, interesting! If I'm feeling brave, I might try that tomorrow thanks.

Garry.L · #4 PostAuthor: **Garry.L** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:20 pm

My old 'B' was the same if she was left for any length of time. A bump start usually freed the clutch off though.

steve bowdler · #5 PostAuthor: **steve bowdler** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:25 pm

Always use an elastic band to hold clutch lever in if leaving bike stand for any length of time , to prevent same thing ,

Vince2 · #6 PostAuthor: **Vince2** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:32 pm

So I take it the consensus is that there isn't a mechanical problem as such just needs getting going and using more?

floydsz1 · #7 PostAuthor: **floydsz1** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:33 pm

I put mine on the center stand and with it running in gear hold the clutch lever in and stand on the back brake. It takes a few goes and it doesnt put to much force on the gears, and like steve says the elastic band trick works.

Pigford · #8 PostAuthor: **Pigford** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:34 pm

Vince2 wrote:So I take it the consensus is that there isn't a mechanical problem as such just needs getting going and using more?

The just "stick" together - once freed should be good to go :wink:

Vince2 · #9 PostAuthor: **Vince2** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:07 pm

Cheers for the help guys, I'll sleep a bit better tonight

jimmock · #10 PostAuthor: **jimmock** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:52 pm

You could always fuel it right up.

Leave it in the garage ticking over.

The clutch wont seize anymore.

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Clutch that won't let go!

Clutch that won't let go!

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