Something I noticed

[SuperCell]

With the engine off and the bike in neutral, it rolls very easy. Obviously, this should be expected.

However, with the engine off, the bike in 1st gear, and the clutch pulled in, it will roll a little harder....like there is some resistance.

Should I be worried that the clutch isn't fully disengaging? It seems to shift fine when riding, but I was just wondering about this.

Thanks

[chef1366]

Does the bike pull foward in first gear with the clutch pulled while it's running? That should be your concern.

[SuperCell]

Does the bike pull foward in first gear with the clutch pulled while it's running? That should be your concern.

Negative on that one. Good point.

[bwringer]

This is completely normal with any wet clutch -- there's still some drag from the oil between the plates, even with the clutch pulled in.

Now you'll need to find something else to worry about...

[spchips]

righto.

ever try to spin a clutch sitting on the ground out of the bike with all the plates in? there is some serious drag there.

[Steve]

With the engine off and the bike in neutral, it rolls very easy. Obviously, this should be expected.

However, with the engine off, the bike in 1st gear, and the clutch pulled in, it will roll a little harder....like there is some resistance.

Some time when you don't have a whole lot of anything else to do, try that "1st gear...clutch pulled in" test when the engine is cold. Now go for about a half-hour ride and try it again. It is amazing how much less drag there will be with warm oil. That is the reason that I am trying to convince my wife to leave it in neutral when she parks it for the evening.


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