clutch issue

[tony.mon]

I guess my yellow perilhas turned into a lemon
Maybe I should just invest in another bike
I wanted a commuter not a headache
So another vtr a sp1
Or a varadero

Not heard of this with SP's, but the Varadero is based on the same basic engine design, and will use a lot of common components, so it wouldn't surprise me that some of those have the same problem. Five speed gears and different cams/carbs seems to be the main differences, but I haven't stripped and compared.

Go on, bite the bullet and strip the motor, replace the bearing and then we'll all know.
You'll have it done in a weekend.

[Darknomad]

well ive just got back from an educational day at tony's
he did the stopper mod with me watching
was great company i learnt a lot and got confidence in tinkering now
what a great fella and friendly family

i had a great ride back without that nagging feeling
and even had a little go on his bike
so i could get a feel for some suspension tune ups and throaty cans

after his advice ill go ahead with the clutch work at the local garage and ask em to replace the judder spring also

im officialy a happy bunny hope to meet some of you guys at the storm meet

btw passed a red vtr with remus cans on after the blackwall tunnel neat bike

saw two vtr's in one day i feel blessed

[Darknomad]

what a weekend last night had burglars kick there way out of my garden broke the gate
thing is i dont know if they was after stuff in my garden bike kayaks etc or the neighbors
as the neighbors startled em out of there neighbors garden
and the shits split up and ran for it two ended up in my garden i think one booted gate to escape and the other hid nearby
i think in opposite neighbors garden
i was thinking 2 am this morning sods law itll get nicked
ride this morning was ace as usual ride home half way ive picked up a whole new rattle a bit worrying
ive did a youtube will post it here
im thinking if its one of the cct's i must be the luckiest sod in the world regardless of burglars for it to pop the day after having them stoppered



linky hard to differentiate from the clutch noise the usual internal rattles lol

i know for sure it aint chain nor clutch

[benny hedges]

i'd ask tony if he's lost a 10mm socket lol

thing is, if youve done the stopper mod and a spring has broke, it will just rattle.
it can't fully retract and jump a tooth.
otherwise, the first time you stopped the engine or throttle back to decelerate thats exactly what would happen, cos its easier to skip round the cog than compress the valve spring -

i was cringing then when you turned it off lol

does sound like it's gone to me... wait for other opinions.
i'm sure if there was anything else wrong with it tony would've spotted it and let you know.

you need a plan of action.
have you tried doing the long screwdriver stethoscope thing?
i find it works best with earplugs in or wearing ear defenders. press the handle hard against your ear and touch the tip on suspect areas - should allow you to pinpoint it quite accurately.

[AMCQ46]

Didnt listen to the youtube, as my work wont allow access to those sites, but you can confirm if the CCT is working by taking the 8mm nut of the back and putting a screw driver in [or the little key that tony used to lock them in place.

wind the screw driver Anti-CW to pull the CCT back to the stopper, turn engine over by hand, and if screw driver stays in same position, the spring is broke. If it winds back in, the spring is working, and its not the CCT

[tony.mon]

Actually I find it's even easier than that- if you can feel spring tension against the small screwdriver it's fine, if there's none- spring gone.
Give me a call on home (landline) tel: 01732 762460 and I can talk you through it.


And no, socket set is complete!

[Darknomad]

if one of the cct has gone do i have to buy a whole new one or can you get just the spring replaced?

[benny hedges]

no dont jut replace the spring... i dont even know if there is any data on the spec of the spring?
a new auto tensioner is £32 from david silver spares. gasket is about £3 if you want one.
but for that, almost, rider on a storm will do you a set of his excellent TT manual tensioners - get your name down for a set. highly recommended.

[Darknomad]

bikesin shop and they say i need a new clutch pin clutch bearing and some kinda plate i forget details
of course gasket for the clutch and water pump
plus new coolant and oil why they couldnt retain my original i dont know
plus could be over 200 quid for that lot plus honda dont have parts so have to order in over 3 to 5 days o0
so i hope to have my bike on wednesday or thursday next week
just in time for the storm event
i aint got a tent i can stick in a rucksack yet
will ask for a itemised bill so i can pass on what they did and for how mutch and if indeed it solves the problem

[tony.mon]

Clutch pin?
Can't think what this might be??

And it might be the pressure plate.

Let us know how it feels once it's done.

[Darknomad]

Bikes ready but guess whatyeah the original still remains
I hope to collect it later or tomorrow
I'll ask them for. A detailed bill of parts and work carried out and full billi ain't pleased ay all

[Darknomad]

original fault still remains
aint happy
went to heine gerrick bought some stuff for the weekend
namely a tank bag for sat nav a necky and a ciggy charger for the sat nav
i hope to collect a set of cans today or tomorrow