Stumped on this Clutch........

[jlsparky7]

Trying to finish up this engine rebuild vid for you guys and im stumped on this...

Pushrod, bearing, and the pushrod with the screw are all installed.. If the clutch is adjusted properly there is barely enough room to screw the adjustment lock nut on one thread... I have no idea how its like this.

Everything seems like its in place with the manual... I double checked everything, any ideas?

 

[sicivicdude]

Push the clutch paddle arm back down and wiggle the inner pushrod back out to reset the "depth"

 

[Awk08]

yep, loosen it all, and turn the clutch actuator arm where the cable connects till you see the rod move out a little more, if that doesnt work, that actuator may be too worn down inside ???

 

[jlsparky7]

yep, loosen it all, and turn the clutch actuator arm where the cable connects till you see the rod move out a little more, if that doesnt work, that actuator may be too worn down inside ???

I did that and it seems like its coming up short somehow! Its so weird. The actuator arm doesnt seem to be worn at all... I can see the mark in the grease on the arm where the pushrod is hitting, just as smooth as the rest of the arm. Ball bearing is in place, other push rod seems fine, just isnt long enough! thats what she said!

 

[N8tsNastyBlasty]

make sure u have the pressure plate lined up with the marks.i did mine and was all baked and had it off a lil.my clutch wouldnt engage.idk just a thought

 

[jlsparky7]

Betcha I figured it out! I think the ball i put in there is the tiny ass ball for the kickstarter! not the ball for the clutch! I dont know why but that idea just popped in my head! Bet thats it!!! Thanks for the help fellas!

 

[N8tsNastyBlasty]

def gotta have big enough bawls to get it done right ! lol !

 

[jlsparky7]

def gotta have big enough bawls to get it done right ! lol !

Haha! fo sho....

 

[jlsparky7]

Well, I think its the right ball, still not lining up right... This is frustrating...

 

[Paulie B]

The ball should be the same diameter as the clutch rod.
Are you running a pancake bearing?

 

[Paulie B]

Also The arrows on the clutch arm and case should line up.
I like to align mine up with the clutch arm being slightly past the arrow on the case to the left when viewed from the back of the bike.

 

[jlsparky7]

Nope, no pancake bearing. Went to line it up today and everything went fine... its all back together. Vids to come.

Oh and thanks for the help everyone

 

[Larry's Shee]

So what was it?

 

[jlsparky7]

I have no idea, i lined everything up again and it worked :-/