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R1wet clutch sticking question
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 12:47 pm
by flatlander
Mate has an R1 and after storing the clutch appears to be sticking. We have tried rocking it back and fore in gear with no success any ideas ?
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 4:36 pm
by BikerGran
Rock harder? Get the oil good and hot before rocking? No idea really, I've had that problem but only momentarily.
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 6:26 pm
by fatboy
Try spinning it over with clutch engaged (lever in ). Sounds very much like a case of clutch sticktion, plates simply glued together with thickened cold oil.
Worst case scenario, whip the plates out and give em a wipe with a rag, that should do, and remember to check the oil level after
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 7:09 pm
by HowardQ
Totally agree with two previous suggestions!
Warm up well before rocking and then if no go, it will be plates out!
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 5:11 pm
by randomsquid
Stick R1 on Abba stand. Start engine. Wedge throttle fully open. Knock it into gear with a hammer. One way or the other the situation will be resolved. I can come and help. I have various hammers.
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 9:56 pm
by flatlander
And I have an Abba tribute stand so we should be fine :)