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    Clutch grabbing issue

    Ok got a issue with clutch or is it me? anyway whats going on is I have to release clutch lever real slow with minimal throttle I mean to the point of just above idle, ( trying to move my fat ass from stationary)any more and it will grab and lurch forward no slipping. once I get a bit of momentum going it all works as it should, engages and disengages as should, just the take off from a stand still.

    any ideas Oh bike is VTR1000SP1
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldguy View Post
    Ok got a issue with clutch or is it me? anyway whats going on is I have to release clutch lever real slow with minimal throttle I mean to the point of just above idle, ( trying to move my fat ass from stationary)any more and it will grab and lurch forward no slipping. once I get a bit of momentum going it all works as it should, engages and disengages as should, just the take off from a stand still.

    any ideas Oh bike is VTR1000SP1
    Ya got a new one?
    Te Buel wouldn't do this!
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    Shit I soooo misread the title - I thought it said 'Crutch grabbing' something I was prepared to comment on....

    As you were.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    Shit I soooo misread the title - I thought it said 'Crutch grabbing' something I was prepared to comment on....

    As you were.
    Obviously using the wrong public toilets ... ask a honda rider ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldguy View Post
    Ok got a issue with clutch or is it me? anyway whats going on is I have to release clutch lever real slow with minimal throttle I mean to the point of just above idle, ( trying to move my fat ass from stationary)any more and it will grab and lurch forward no slipping. once I get a bit of momentum going it all works as it should, engages and disengages as should, just the take off from a stand still.

    any ideas Oh bike is VTR1000SP1
    Honda cable clutch? If so there is a bit of room to play with the lever take-up by tweaking the lower and upper cable adjustment. Check cable condition as well. If you can clean it out and re-lube. Or replace it, they are not usually that expensive. Check cable routing as well as it may have a kink in it which then slightly delays the movement your left hand is doing thus the sudden release.

    Otherwise it sounds like it may be a sticky clutch that's all on or off.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldguy View Post
    ... any ideas Oh bike is VTR1000SP1
    Any work done on the clutch lately ... ???
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    Quote Originally Posted by caseye View Post
    Ya got a new one?
    Te Buel wouldn't do this!
    third world problems, the Buell needs a set of new tyres, the motard needs a new rear tyre, and now the Honda clutch issue. I spoke to the local Honda dealer, he said its a common issue with them when they have a few K's on them, worn clutch basket, warp drive plate, he said easy to just check it out first. So I still wont be on a SATNR for a we while, as my issue is money I don't have any.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldguy View Post
    So I still wont be on a SATNR for a we while, as my issue is money I don't have any.
    Start a give-a-little page to raise coin for the clutch. Why not - apparently you can get $190,000 gifted if you have a known medical condition, have it excluded from your travel insurance (understandably) then actually get ill while travelling. Go figure.

    (I may have gone too far this time...)

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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    Otherwise it sounds like it may be a sticky clutch that's all on or off.
    Bikes that have been sitting for a while often get stuck plates.

    Usual fix is to remove all the plates .. sand the plates down and soak the fibre one's in oil before replacing.

    The other issue is usually a broken/bent/missing plate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Any work done on the clutch lately ... ???
    None I spoke to local Honda dealer, he said its a common issue when they get a few Ks on them, they ware on side of the clutch basket which can stop the clutch from slipping or a warp drive plate. So looks like I be opening her up to have a look.
    Why would you ride that long and that gnarly stuff if you don't have to, Its what we do, we love it.
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    Well young fella, theres a problem shared, you are not alone my brother.
    Looking forward to being back with SATNR in 4-6 weeks time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    Start a give-a-little page to raise coin for the clutch. Why not - apparently you can get $190,000 gifted if you have a known medical condition, have it excluded from your travel insurance (understandably) then actually get ill while travelling. Go figure.

    (I may have gone too far this time...)
    Thank you, would never have thought of that,
    Why would you ride that long and that gnarly stuff if you don't have to, Its what we do, we love it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldguy View Post
    None I spoke to local Honda dealer, he said its a common issue when they get a few Ks on them, they ware on side of the clutch basket which can stop the clutch from slipping or a warp drive plate. So looks like I be opening her up to have a look.
    Forget about draining the oil ... drain/empty the fuel tank and just lay the bike on it's side ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldguy View Post
    Thank you, would never have thought of that,
    Just post your bank account number (and password) and I can then assure you ... you will have fewer money problems ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by AllanB View Post
    Honda cable clutch? If so there is a bit of room to play with the lever take-up by tweaking the lower and upper cable adjustment. Check cable condition as well. If you can clean it out and re-lube. Or replace it, they are not usually that expensive. Check cable routing as well as it may have a kink in it which then slightly delays the movement your left hand is doing thus the sudden release.

    Otherwise it sounds like it may be a sticky clutch that's all on or off.
    Its a hydrophilic clutch, the best way to describe what it s like is think of a learner rider, learning to use the clutch for the first time, once mobile it all works as it should no slipping clutch under hard acceleration.
    Why would you ride that long and that gnarly stuff if you don't have to, Its what we do, we love it.
    Nathan Woods R.I.P.

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