Hi all,
Bought my 2013 Rocket III Roadster in Jan this year as an insurance write off, cosmetic damage only. It had 962 miles on the clock and I have no idea of the history, how long it had stood and where.
Got it all sorted and back on the road but have had clutch "issues" ever since.
The problem is that when I adjust the cable to have the recommended 2-3mm play at the lever, it drags when fully pulled in to the bars and its difficult to get into 1st. If I take out the 2-3mm so there is no play (not recommended) it will go into 1st just fine, but obviously could be slipping when riding. Was worse with the standard levers but have fitted some adjustable ones and with them fully out, I cant reach them to pull the clutch in so that's not the fix
Question - what is causing this? Could it be the springs as it has stood for so long? Lifter/push rod/whatever its called? Could it be the plates? (assume not as they must be new at only 2000 miles on them). Assume it is not the cable as you can adjust just fine.
Any suggestions would be very gratefully received.
Thanks in advance.
Bought my 2013 Rocket III Roadster in Jan this year as an insurance write off, cosmetic damage only. It had 962 miles on the clock and I have no idea of the history, how long it had stood and where.
Got it all sorted and back on the road but have had clutch "issues" ever since.
The problem is that when I adjust the cable to have the recommended 2-3mm play at the lever, it drags when fully pulled in to the bars and its difficult to get into 1st. If I take out the 2-3mm so there is no play (not recommended) it will go into 1st just fine, but obviously could be slipping when riding. Was worse with the standard levers but have fitted some adjustable ones and with them fully out, I cant reach them to pull the clutch in so that's not the fix
Question - what is causing this? Could it be the springs as it has stood for so long? Lifter/push rod/whatever its called? Could it be the plates? (assume not as they must be new at only 2000 miles on them). Assume it is not the cable as you can adjust just fine.
Any suggestions would be very gratefully received.
Thanks in advance.