New to the forum

Cobrasmitty · 06-29-2010, 11:47 PM

Hi,
I'm a new member to the forum and have a question for the clutch experts. I have a 1983 XT550 with a clutch problem. I had the clutch replaced about 6 years ago and the bike sat in my storage shed for the last 5 years. When I stored it I had adjusted the cable several times to disengage. I would ride it a little and it would need adjusted again. It's almost maxxed out as far as adjustment goes and still does not disengage. The shaft that goes into the case where the cable attaches now sticks when I pull the lever all the way in and almost seems like it isn't really pulling inside the case (if that makes sense). Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any help.
CS

**xzpolskix** · 06-30-2010, 09:02 AM

Welcome to the forum. Jim will be able to help you out with the problem you're having FOR SURE.

Prograde Oil · 06-30-2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xzpolskix

Welcome to the forum. Jim will be able to help you out with the problem you're having FOR SURE.

YUP!

Welcome to the forum! Good to have you!

Cobrasmitty · 06-30-2010, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the welcome!! What model of bikes do you guys have? I take it Jim is the resident clutch master. I'll look forward to hearing from him. Thanks again!!!
CS

**JimR** · 07-01-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobrasmitty

Thanks for the welcome!! What model of bikes do you guys have? I take it Jim is the resident clutch master. I'll look forward to hearing from him. Thanks again!!!
CS

Welcome
This should be your clutch

as you can see the clutch push(pull) rods disengage the clutch I would guess it's time to strip the clutch out again as my guess is that it was not reassembled correctly .... With the clutch arm 'sticking' this indicates the arm going 'over centre' and the rod (part 31) is getting trapped against it... sorry time to get the spanners out !

**xzpolskix** · 07-01-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobrasmitty

Thanks for the welcome!! What model of bikes do you guys have? I take it Jim is the resident clutch master. I'll look forward to hearing from him. Thanks again!!!
CS

What we have is listed under our screen name (as far as bikes/quads/water toys go) and Jim is a resident vintage bike expert not just clutch expert

By the way, if you want it to show what you have, here's how to do it: [Only registered can see links. ]

chamoru671 · 07-01-2010, 08:29 PM

Welcome to the forum.. am new myself!

Cobrasmitty · 07-01-2010, 11:54 PM

Thanks Jim. I was afraid that is what you would say. It never really worked right after it was worked on. I'm not that familiar with working on motorcyles but pretty mechanical. I'm just finishing a Cobra replica that I did all the work on. Is there an online manual I can use to figure out what I need to do or should I just take to another shop? Would I need alot of specialty tools. What could I expect for a cost to have this fixed. The parts should be almost new as I probably only rode it about 100 miles after it was worked on. Thanks for the help guys!!

**xzpolskix** · 07-02-2010, 11:20 AM

Picture of the cobra?!?!?!?!?!

**JimR** · 07-02-2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobrasmitty

Thanks Jim. I was afraid that is what you would say. It never really worked right after it was worked on. I'm not that familiar with working on motorcyles but pretty mechanical. I'm just finishing a Cobra replica that I did all the work on. Is there an online manual I can use to figure out what I need to do or should I just take to another shop? Would I need alot of specialty tools. What could I expect for a cost to have this fixed. The parts should be almost new as I probably only rode it about 100 miles after it was worked on. Thanks for the help guys!!

pay the air fare I'll fix it but to be fair set up a skype link and I'll talk you through it which could save loads of cash .. me or the dam shop lol

06-29-2010, 11:47 PM	#1
Cobrasmitty Ride: XT550, '65 Cobra Replica Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newton, Iowa Ride: XT550, '65 Cobra Replica Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New to the forum Hi, I'm a new member to the forum and have a question for the clutch experts. I have a 1983 XT550 with a clutch problem. I had the clutch replaced about 6 years ago and the bike sat in my storage shed for the last 5 years. When I stored it I had adjusted the cable several times to disengage. I would ride it a little and it would need adjusted again. It's almost maxxed out as far as adjustment goes and still does not disengage. The shaft that goes into the case where the cable attaches now sticks when I pull the lever all the way in and almost seems like it isn't really pulling inside the case (if that makes sense). Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any help. CS

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-30-2010, 11:41 PM	#4
Cobrasmitty Ride: XT550, '65 Cobra Replica Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newton, Iowa Ride: XT550, '65 Cobra Replica Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the welcome!! What model of bikes do you guys have? I take it Jim is the resident clutch master. I'll look forward to hearing from him. Thanks again!!! CS

07-01-2010, 08:29 PM	#7
chamoru671 Ride: 2002 Honda CBR 954rr and 2004 Yamaha R1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Ride: 2002 Honda CBR 954rr and 2004 Yamaha R1 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome to the forum.. am new myself!

07-01-2010, 11:54 PM	#8
Cobrasmitty Ride: XT550, '65 Cobra Replica Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newton, Iowa Ride: XT550, '65 Cobra Replica Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Jim. I was afraid that is what you would say. It never really worked right after it was worked on. I'm not that familiar with working on motorcyles but pretty mechanical. I'm just finishing a Cobra replica that I did all the work on. Is there an online manual I can use to figure out what I need to do or should I just take to another shop? Would I need alot of specialty tools. What could I expect for a cost to have this fixed. The parts should be almost new as I probably only rode it about 100 miles after it was worked on. Thanks for the help guys!!

Remove Advertisements Sponsored Links
YamahaForum.com Advertisement