new fella needing a Falco

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zoidberg · #121 Post by **zoidberg** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:44 am

Whilst the bike is still in bits awaiting ht leads is there anyway of removing the front sprocket without splitting the chain?

D-Rider · #122 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:07 am

Yes - undo the bolt and pull it off

zoidberg · #123 Post by **zoidberg** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:25 am

Tried that, the chain didn't like the idea

Falco668 · #124 Post by **Falco668** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:36 am

Get the rear wheel as far forward on the adjusters as poss, or even remove the rear wheel, sprocket will be more than happy to come off, prob solved!

zoidberg · #125 Post by **zoidberg** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:37 am

The wheel was out when I tried.

I'll have another go.

zoidberg · #126 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:24 am

No matter how much I bleed the clutch it won't fully disengage.

Is this also a symptom of a leaking slave cylinder?

blinkey501 · #127 Post by **blinkey501** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 7:48 am

zoidberg wrote:No matter how much I bleed the clutch it won't fully disengage.

Is this also a symptom of a leaking slave cylinder?

The slave cylinder will weep fluid pass the seals. Remove it from the bike and look.

Firestarter · #128 Post by **Firestarter** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:32 am

zoidberg wrote:No matter how much I bleed the clutch it won't fully disengage.

Is this also a symptom of a leaking slave cylinder?

Also, has it got aftermarket levers. I remember someone (D-Rider probably...) saying something about the pin in the lever not being set right, an therefore doesn't travel far enough to disengage the clutch. But, if it was working before and you haven't changed the levers, then it's probably not this

PH1969 · #129 Post by **PH1969** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:27 am

Looks like you bought a puppy

D-Rider · #130 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:24 am

zoidberg wrote:No matter how much I bleed the clutch it won't fully disengage.

Is this also a symptom of a leaking slave cylinder?

Is the level going down in the reservoir?

If not you've probably still got air in there. If it's going down, you've probably got a leaking seal.

Can't beat having a bleed nipple at the master cylinder end to get the air out.

zoidberg · #131 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:55 am

Standard levers. It just drags when I roll tge wheel by hand. It moves but its not fully disengaging.

zoidberg · #132 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:58 am

PH1969 wrote:Looks like you bought a puppy

Not at all. Has a few problems to sort, it's to be expected of a bike of its age.

zoidberg · #133 Post by **zoidberg** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:00 pm

D-Rider wrote:
zoidberg wrote:No matter how much I bleed the clutch it won't fully disengage.

Is this also a symptom of a leaking slave cylinder?
Is the level going down in the reservoir?

If not you've probably still got air in there. If it's going down, you've probably got a leaking seal.

Can't beat having a bleed nipple at the master cylinder end to get the air out.

Most likely wants bleeding again. It weeps a little and I'll probably get a new slave.

It's tge problem with shite weather. Too much time tinkering not enough riding.

PH1969 · #134 Post by **PH1969** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 6:28 am

zoidberg wrote:
PH1969 wrote:Looks like you bought a puppy
Not at all. Has a few problems to sort, it's to be expected of a bike of its age.

You're right, there won't be much wrong with it. These bikes are pretty bulletproof. Hope you enjoy it.

zoidberg · #135 Post by **zoidberg** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:41 am

I'm sure I will thanks. Just waiting for some decent weather.

After a search on here and AF1 it appears that the clutch drag issue is really common when cold?

HT leads are here today so I can get those on and the airbox etc back on