What causes a motorcycle to stall when the clutch is released?

Please try again later. This is a detailed description of a classic motorcycle problem, characterized by an engine stall when the transmission is in gear and the clutch handle released. The ignition wiring diagram is shown for a Kawasaki VN800 motorcycle, but many bikes with sidestands will have similar variations.

Why does my bike stall when put into 1st gear?

So I recently replaced my clutch plates and fibres and finally had a chance to ride the bike. Upon start up, I let the bike warm up, held clutch in and then put the bike into gear, and it immediately jumped and stalled. It keeps doing it and I can’t ride the bike. The clutch has been bled properly with 0 bubbles.

Can you roll a bike in gear with the engine off?

Nope. Can’t roll it in gear with the engine off. It’s a wet clutch system. Always had to warm the bike up thoroughly to be able to push it when shut off. Basket was already checked for grooves and wear and is fine.

When do you Put your bike in 1st gear?

Remove ads, support ADV. Bike stalls immediately when put into 1st gear – clutch sticking? Discussion in ‘ Thumpers ‘ started by peteandrewd, Jun 23, 2016 . Hey everyone. So I recently replaced my clutch plates and fibres and finally had a chance to ride the bike.

Can a clutch be taken out of a bike?

Click to expand… Yep word by word, apart from the part where it said thoroughly grease the plates. I just rubbed oil on them with my finger, but the rest was followed word by word. You could try taking out one of each, steel and friction plate, unless that puts your clutch pack at too narrow a spec.

What to do when your clutch stalls in first gear?

My friend used to have this problem, when he used to do cold starts hed fire his bike up then apply the back brake, hed then rev the engine grab the clutch and put it into gear, it would make a big clunk but then be fine for the rest of the day. This post is not being displayed . The clutch is sticking overnight, do you have the correct oil in it?

What to do if your Suzuki DR650 clutch nut is loose?

While you have the clutch cover off it would be a good idea to check this nut for proper torque (72.5 ft lbs). The nut is a left handed thread. If you find the nut is loose on your machine you will want to check the condition of the key. If there is any side wear or grooving replace the key.

What causes the roller to break off on a Suzuki 96?

This roller tends to break off on the 96 and up models taking the boss and a large chunk of the frame with it. This roller’s mount cannot withstand the torque of the motor which is applied to it when the suspension is compressed and the roller presses down on the chain.

Why is my car stalling at the junctions?

If you’re staling as you’re moving off, you’re either in the wrong gear or you’re letting the clutch up too quickly. You need to let the clutch up as gradually as you accelerate – very! It should be a smoothy-smooth action. If you’re stalling at junctions it’s probably because you’re nervous of pulling out into traffic.

When do you need to put your clutch down?

When you’re going REEEEEALLY slowly (like, under 10mph), you’ll need your clutch at biting point to stop the car stalling. Try not to put your clutch down too early – you don’t need it down at 20mph but after that you may want to prepare for stopping.

What to do when your car stalls at a standstill?

If you do stall, engage the handbrake, put your gear stick in neutral, and restart your engine. Stalling can also happen when you’re coming to standstill. But this is relatively easy to avoid. Just put your clutch down – it needs to be at the biting point at speeds lower than 10mph. Another tip: Try to stop in first gear.

Is the clutch lever hard to pull on a Harley Davidson?

If you own a Harley Davidson, you know the reputation for clutch levers being very difficult to pull in when you shift. I always thought this was just the nature of the beast, but I WAS WRONG!

Can you shift from neutral to 1st gear?

If you don’t want to pull the plates you could lay the bike on the clutch side and I think that the oil would pool in the clutch area and maybe soak your plates. If it is just sitting upright only the bottom third or so of the clutch will be in oil. Can you shift from neutral into gear give the bike some gas and take off?

Why does my bike stall when I put the clutch in?

Upon start up, I let the bike warm up, held clutch in and then put the bike into gear, and it immediately jumped and stalled. It keeps doing it and I can’t ride the bike. The clutch has been bled properly with 0 bubbles.

Is it normal to jam your clutch into first gear?

Its definitely normal, just make sure you don’t “feather” it into first or you will likely hear a grinding, you can’t hurt it by jamming it into gear, especially on a sportbike. I forgot how much I enjoyed a hydraulic clutch… My bike does it really bad… It’s almost like it wants to get up and go.

Why does my transmission clunk when going into 1st gear?

Its not uncommon for a transmission to clunk a little going into 1st, however it shouldn’t jerk. My first guess would be the clutch cable needs adjustment. Perhaps its not letting the clutch fully disengage. The dealership did have to adjust the clutch cable it on its first 600 mile maintenance.

Where does the clutch adjustment on a shadow go?

On your Shadow (and most bikes), the clutch adjustment happenat at the transmission where the cable goes in. Messing with the lever adjustment at the bars is mostly for fine-tuning. Get under your bike and just take a look. You shouldn’t have to get too dirty.

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