RD350LC Clutch Help Please

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Hi All

First off Merry Xmas

So having a few days off I have managed to get my LC real close to getting on the road.

The only problem is that when I pull the clutch lever in the change gear the bike just stalls.

I have checked adjustment at the lever and at the screw/locknut at the engine side cover, both look fine.

Before I start going further a bit of advice would be great, I have feeling I am going to stripping out the clutch (not done that before) but I thought I would ask first.

Anyway thanks in advance, Daz

[billy]

They pretty much always stall when putting 1st gear in if the engine (gearbox) is cold. The cold oil makes the clutch sticky and it stalls very easily.
This problem has always been much worse for me in the winter time of the year, I don't usually have the problem in the summer (well, at least not often, more like... very rarely) unless the clutch cable is so slack that the clutch almost doesn't disengage at all when pulling the lever in.

Anyway, try rolling the bike forward slowly when putting 1st gear in, it shouldn't stall as easily then.

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Yep, totally agree with the above. Just double check the pushrod adjustment is correct. You will also find the problem goes away with a bit of 'use'.

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Cheers guys for the help, I am in Perth Australia though and its bloody hot :-)

I will let it warm up and give it a go.

Thanks Daz

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Hi Guys

Well had it running for around 10 mins, its 32 degrees today here in Perth, bloody hot LOL

After 10 mins I had it popping wheelies up and down the drive, fantastic :-)

Thanks for the help guys, your tops and saved me going a lot further than I should have :-)

Cheers Daz

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32 degrees ! Lucky bxxxxxd

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Dec 27, 2011 13:24:26 GMT 1 arrow said:

32 degrees ! Lucky bxxxxxd

LOL, 37 Tomorrow and 38 on Thursday, too bloody hot for me, coming from Oldham

Cheers Daz