My Bike Is Gone!

[rogue]

Originally Posted by tached1000rr

I'm not doubting your friend's diagnosis, but have you noticed any difference in the clutch feel, release, or acceleration of your bike? I would think you would notice the difference versus someone just taking your bike out for a spin.

That's why I rode it as soon as he brought it back. Honestly, I felt no difference, other than the clutch lever needing an adjustment.

From the way he talks, I think what he found was the false neutral. I'm going to take her for a ride tomorrow and see how she acts when shifting between 5th & 6th. I know I've found a false neutral a few times between 5th and 6th. According to folks on svrider, my year/model is prone to have a false neutral.

Other than that, the front brake will stop on a damn dime now and the tires are most awesome!

Oh yeah...anyone have one of those handy dandy sweat bands they can let go of so I can put it around my new reservoir?

[rogue]

Originally Posted by '73 H1 Triple

Plus if you weigh 98 lbs and he weighs 230, it could work perfectly for you

I don't weigh 98 lbs but he's almost double my weight.

And thanks for the pics and the write up. I'm saving it for future reference.

[rogue]

One other thing, what should I be noticing or looking for to know if the clutch is starting to have issues?

[Particle Man]

Originally Posted by Rogue

One other thing, what should I be noticing or looking for to know if the clutch is starting to have issues?

hard shifts, pulling even when the clutch lever is pulled in, etc.

How many miles are on your SV Steph? I'm in the far end of the 25k neighborhood and the only issues I've had was that the clutch cable stretched and gave me issues like would happen when the clutch goes bad (it eventually broke which took care of that problem ). New cable and the switch to semi-synthetic oil seem to have eliminated the problems.

[rogue]

Originally Posted by Particle Man

hard shifts, pulling even when the clutch lever is pulled in, etc.

How many miles are on your SV Steph? I'm in the far end of the 25k neighborhood and the only issues I've had was that the clutch cable stretched and gave me issues like would happen when the clutch goes bad (it eventually broke which took care of that problem ). New cable and the switch to semi-synthetic oil seem to have eliminated the problems.

She has about 20,500 on her.

I ride alot, but 90-95% of it is commuting in a small town.....

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by Rogue

She has about 20,500 on her.

I ride alot, but 90-95% of it is commuting in a small town.....

If you're not clutching wheelies all the time, or pulling dragstrip launches, I haven't heard of many problems.

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

If you're not clutching wheelies all the time, or pulling dragstrip launches, I haven't heard of many problems.

I agree I cant see it going out with thats rot of riding. The clutch on my TL went but thats after 25k miles a full track season and some prety agressive street riding.

Tom

[ericr]

I"m sure it's just he was soft shifting it after talking with Rogue last night. He was only feeling it when he was shifting, not after it engaged and was pulling.