Oakie
5th January 2012, 21:37
So two things happened. First, 23 December earthquake saw my bike having a wee rest against a tree that broke it's fall as planned. (Yeah, you live in Christchurch you park your bike with such things in mind). Second, 4 days later, without having ridden the bike since the 23rd, I changed the oil.
I've noticed since then that the bike is really hard to move in gear with clutch in before the bike has been started and that if I do start the bike in gear with clutch lever pulled, the bike will move forward a little. The oil was a little overfilled but not much (250ml?)
I didn't notice this stiffness before 23 Dec so am assuming:
A) it was there and I didn't notice it
B) the wee knock the bike took when resting it's right side against the tree (ripped seat ... bugger!) jarred something clutchwise
C) the slight overfill caused something.
D) it's just a product of having brand new oil in (exactly the same oil as that that came out)
Does this sound like a problem or is it nothing to worry about? Everything is fine in the clutch department as soon as the bike is warmed up. Can be pushed forward in gear with the clutch in, no trouble
I've noticed since then that the bike is really hard to move in gear with clutch in before the bike has been started and that if I do start the bike in gear with clutch lever pulled, the bike will move forward a little. The oil was a little overfilled but not much (250ml?)
I didn't notice this stiffness before 23 Dec so am assuming:
A) it was there and I didn't notice it
B) the wee knock the bike took when resting it's right side against the tree (ripped seat ... bugger!) jarred something clutchwise
C) the slight overfill caused something.
D) it's just a product of having brand new oil in (exactly the same oil as that that came out)
Does this sound like a problem or is it nothing to worry about? Everything is fine in the clutch department as soon as the bike is warmed up. Can be pushed forward in gear with the clutch in, no trouble