New Clutch Bike Stalling

[redapple]

Hopeful someone can help me becaused I am stumped.

Finally got my clutch cover off and found that my clutch friction and steel plates were worn, warped and burnt.

I replaced them with a brand new set as well as a new set of EBC stiff springs.

I allowed them to soak in 20W50 Mineral oil for 24 hours and then installed them.

I also did a oil change with the same oil Commal 20W50 Mineral Oil.

I also did a coolant change at the same time to prepare for winter the continued summer.

The bikes starts fine in Neutral but everytime I try and put it into 1st or 2nd its bucks like a mule and stalls.

I have tried everything.

- Bleeding clutch
- taking out the judder spring
- Loosen the pressure plate springs.
- I even reassemebled from clutchhub, everything is in places, bearings, thrust washers housing,, everything.
- The baskets are in good condtion no ridges.
- Washer and Nut down to torque setting.

I did let the bike warm up in Neutral and then tried first. The bike creeped then held and then after 30-min died.

I am thinking I am using the wrong oil. I was told 20W50 was good for old motors mine is about 55,000. Any help would be appreciated

Cheers

[nuggitt]

You could try this tip.

Get the rear wheel off the floor and put it in 2nd gear. Grab the rear tyre and rotate it in the direction as if you were going forward. There will be some resitance at first but it should give.

I have to do this sometimes when my bike has been in hibernation over the winter months. It might work or it may not.

Also I think the oil could be a bit thick @ 20w/50. I've done 55,000 odd miles on my bike and I'm using 10w/40 semi synthetic and she loves it.

[Stig]

Bet the clutch is EBC brand........


Try your old plain plates instead. Personally I'd still go for 10/40 oil but it's each to their own. The thinner oil may help but you might burn a bit more than usual

[redapple]

Thanks

I will change the oil tommorrow and try the wheel trick and let you know.

Wish I could you use the old plates, rubbish man took them away on monday:(

[Stig]

Over the years of running the forum I've read the same issue quite a few times when members install EBC clutches

Seems it's a common fault with that brand

[oldskoolexup]

10/40 should help ..... but keep us up to speed