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Post by teecee on Aug 27, 2008 12:34:51 GMT
Help! My Divvy has recently developed a serious probem. When its first started up and the choke is shut (so revs are as low as poss), i select first gear and it clunks in, shooting the bike forward and stalls. Try again afterwards, goes in sweet as a nut. Tried second gear, same result. Only happens after bike is cold and just started up. Even if I let it idle to warm, it still happens. Any ideas please???
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Post by cam7777 on Aug 27, 2008 12:40:57 GMT
Clutch drag, check that you have free play at the clutch cable of 5-10mm, if free play is there a new clutch would sort it but can be tollerated by holding the clutch in for at least 20 seconds before engaging.
HTH
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Post by CD on Aug 27, 2008 12:49:51 GMT
If the clutch cable is ok it might be the clutch release bearing. It's cheaper to fix than replacing the clutch plates but while you have the cover off you can check the plate's thickness.
In the meantime try pushing the bike back and forth in gear with clutch pulled in. You could also try starting the engine in gear but it will put some strain on the starter.
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Post by neilmud Lord Protector on Aug 27, 2008 12:51:39 GMT
Pump the clutch a few times before selecting gear mine used to do this if left more than a week I think it was sulking.
Neil
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Post by hughmcq on Nov 6, 2008 22:25:54 GMT
Every one of the D6s I've had has done this to varying degrees. As CD suggests try rocking it. I usually just make sure I've got the front brake on before selecting gear.
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Post by billywhizz on Nov 10, 2008 19:30:06 GMT
Id go with the pumping the clutch lever, while engine running, this seems to get the oil round the plates, then when ready, clutch in and select first...
when cold can sometimes still clunk, but the pumping of the clutch lever 'should' help eliminate the bike lurching and stalling.
hth
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Post by CD on Nov 20, 2008 20:30:40 GMT
My D6 never stalled, but it would crash into 1st gear from cold. I usually spun the starter in gear with the clutch in. Rough on the battery maybe, but easier on the gearbox. In cold weather I'd get the bike started in neutral. Then when running smoothly swich off, put it in gear and restart. No clunk and easier on the battery.  I still do the same with the 900. |
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