R1wet clutch sticking question

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flatlander · #1 Post by **flatlander** » Mon May 05, 2014 12:47 pm

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 ?

BikerGran · #2 Post by **BikerGran** » Mon May 05, 2014 4:36 pm

Rock harder? Get the oil good and hot before rocking? No idea really, I've had that problem but only momentarily.

fatboy · #3 Post by **fatboy** » Mon May 05, 2014 6:26 pm

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

HowardQ · #4 Post by **HowardQ** » Mon May 05, 2014 7:09 pm

Totally agree with two previous suggestions!
Warm up well before rocking and then if no go, it will be plates out!

randomsquid · #5 Post by **randomsquid** » Tue May 06, 2014 5:11 pm

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.

flatlander · #6 Post by **flatlander** » Tue May 06, 2014 9:56 pm

And I have an Abba tribute stand so we should be fine :)