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11-06-2014, 07:56 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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Finding Neutral
Having owned a 750SS many years ago, I know that finding neutral -the real one not the phantom random ones you get lobbed at the worst possible moment - is sometimes a test of patience on a Duke but.. recently neutral on my M900 seems to be getting increasingly difficult to select.
Any tips about what is likely to be wearing out or what the best steps are for adjusting / servicing to improve it? Cheers in advance for any thoughtful advice ... or wise cracks... Steve |
11-06-2014, 08:11 PM | #2 |
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Don't stop EVER, except for fuel and sleep
Select before you stop Load the clutch a little before selecting at a standstill Make sure the chain is not too loose Develop strong hands
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11-06-2014, 08:35 PM | #3 |
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Try bleeding the hydraulic line, you may have a small amount of air/moisture that is restricting the throw.
If you have adjustable span levers, set them to a bigger setting.
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11-06-2014, 09:18 PM | #4 |
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May seem obvious but check the rearsets are not loose. (Note to self - use that thread lock you bought ages ago)
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11-06-2014, 09:56 PM | #5 |
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Clean out the dry clutch and check the thrust bearing/cap for free movement.
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12-06-2014, 12:41 AM | #6 |
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Yep the usual culprit on 900's is the dry clutch or it's slave cylinder
Clean and check everything for wear - you may find the outer basket is shagged
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