How to Fix a Clutch
by Ryan on Nov.22, 2009, under
Step 1: Learn how to read. Or at least how to look at pictures.
I was not only missing one of the clutch rings from the set but I didn't have the clutch bolted to the bike. It was spinning free and had no way of engaging. After draining the oil, opening the case adjusting the clutch(to include adding missing parts), setting the timing, closing the case and adjusting the points, TWICE, we got the clutch to engage the way we wanted it to. Brant took the maiden voyage and shortly after he returned I took the bike out.
Our first discovery was that it wasn't firing on the right cylinder. It may have been a result of the petcock not putting any fuel to that carb. After we each rode the bike once, Trev included, we found the right selection for the petcock valve and the second time Brant took the bike he had blue smoke coming out of all four pipes.
It seemed like that 3rd cylinder was either engaging at about 6500-7000 rpm or that is the bikes power band because once the motor hit that area it would really open up. I'll bet the bike would really scream if the carbs were tuned and firing on all cylinders.
I need to fix the turn signals. They come on but do not blink. And the rear brakes need replacing. The front brakes need adjusting at the least and maybe replacing as well.
Now that I've rode the bike I can let it go to a nice new home without any regrets.
I was not only missing one of the clutch rings from the set but I didn't have the clutch bolted to the bike. It was spinning free and had no way of engaging. After draining the oil, opening the case adjusting the clutch(to include adding missing parts), setting the timing, closing the case and adjusting the points, TWICE, we got the clutch to engage the way we wanted it to. Brant took the maiden voyage and shortly after he returned I took the bike out.
Our first discovery was that it wasn't firing on the right cylinder. It may have been a result of the petcock not putting any fuel to that carb. After we each rode the bike once, Trev included, we found the right selection for the petcock valve and the second time Brant took the bike he had blue smoke coming out of all four pipes.
It seemed like that 3rd cylinder was either engaging at about 6500-7000 rpm or that is the bikes power band because once the motor hit that area it would really open up. I'll bet the bike would really scream if the carbs were tuned and firing on all cylinders.
I need to fix the turn signals. They come on but do not blink. And the rear brakes need replacing. The front brakes need adjusting at the least and maybe replacing as well.
Now that I've rode the bike I can let it go to a nice new home without any regrets.
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