What to do if you have a clutch problem on an intruder?

What to do if you have a clutch problem on an intruder?

You may need a helper to lean the bike some. Then, very slowly pull the clutch lever, wait a few seconds, then release. Repeat several times, or until you feel the pressure build up. Just came across a useful website (they wont let me post the url, cause i just signed up but it is by bobhenneman) that details the bleeding process on the Intruder.

What causes a clutch to not disengage properly?

Frequent causes why the clutch doesn’t disengage correctly include faults in the release system (clutch release bearing, slave cylinder, clutch lever), a jammed pilot bearing, or non-compliance with important installation requirements. Were all check points observed during installation?

What to do if you have a clutch problem on your motorcycle?

The easiest thing to try is loosen the master cylinder enough to shift it on the bars, turn the bars hard right, and see if you can get the fitting lower than the rest. You may need a helper to lean the bike some.

How big is a Sachs clutch run out tester?

SACHS offers lateral run-out testers for clutch discs with diameters of up to and starting from 240 mm, depending on whether passenger car or truck clutches need to be tested. The clutch tool kit is ideal for disassembling and installing XTend and conventional clutches as well as for centering clutch disks.

You may need a helper to lean the bike some. Then, very slowly pull the clutch lever, wait a few seconds, then release. Repeat several times, or until you feel the pressure build up. Just came across a useful website (they wont let me post the url, cause i just signed up but it is by bobhenneman) that details the bleeding process on the Intruder.

When do you know you have a clutch problem?

And on that one time when you press it and the car still creeps forward, you know you have a problem. Sometimes a part fails and the clutch goes from working normally, to not working in an instant. Other times it is a slow gradual change, with each use of the clutch working less and less well.

Can a bad Throwout bearing cause a bad clutch?

A bad throwout bearing can be a major headache in stop and go traffic, making horrible noises every time the clutch pedal is depressed. These are often annoyances more than anything else, especially since fixing them often involves removing the transmission/transaxle to get to the parts.

What causes a clutch to disengage when pressed?

Clutch fails to disengage when pressed 1 Stretched cable 2 Bent linkage 3 Failing master/slave cylinder 4 Low hydraulic fluid 5 Broken motor/transmission mount