my clutch won't disengage.

csfbrennan · 10-15-2009, 01:00 AM

hey yall. this started when i removed the front sprocket cover to check and see what was making my chain jump. i had to disconnect the gear shifter to do so. attached to the cover is the slave cylinder, which pushes in the push pin to disengage the clutch. (right?)now i've noticed that my clutch will not disengage at all, i.e. the wheel wont move when the clutch is in. the push pin itself came right out, and i've tried replaceing it backwards and forwards, but both times the clutch won't disengage. there are two grroves right next to each other cirlcing the push pin torwards one end of it, is that the end that goes in? or does that stick out? im very confused here, and can't figure this out. i'm also looking for a tutuorial on replacing the clutch pads, and if if i have to take this assembly apart to fix the clutch, i may as well replace the pads while im at it. thanks guys, and please help.

-Casey

Downeast Thunder · 10-15-2009, 08:17 AM

Casey, motorcycles employ a variety of clutch actuation mechanisms. They are all different. You will need to reveal the year, make, and model of machine before anyone can offer you any help. You might want to invest in a shop manual for your machine before you proceed further. There are many folks on this forum that can offer you sound advice, however none of us can actually repair the machine for you over the internet. You have to actually do the wrenching, and in order to do so, you need to familiarize yourself with your machine, the terminology, and so forth. This way you will speak and understand the language when folks trying to assist you offer suggestions. You will also be able to convey any problems or conditions you discover such that folks on this forum will understand what you are asking. These are just a few suggestions to make life easier for you and to make it more likely that someone will respond with possible solutions (or at least suggestions on how to proceed). You will also find it helpful to look at an exploded view of the assemblies that you are working on. You may find that you have a part missing or broken just from looking at a microfiche online. Many dealers such as bikebandit.com offer this sort of thing for many brands and models. Best of luck with diagnosing and correcting your problem.

Dodsfall · 10-15-2009, 08:34 AM

My guess is that pulling the pin out let something behind the cover slip out of position. The clutch cover will most likely need to be removed to make sure everything is lined up correctly. A service manual is the best bet, since it will have a step-by-step procedure.

If anyone here has the same model of bike you have, they may have went through this before.

10-15-2009, 01:00 AM	#1
csfbrennan Verified Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 18	my clutch won't disengage. hey yall. this started when i removed the front sprocket cover to check and see what was making my chain jump. i had to disconnect the gear shifter to do so. attached to the cover is the slave cylinder, which pushes in the push pin to disengage the clutch. (right?)now i've noticed that my clutch will not disengage at all, i.e. the wheel wont move when the clutch is in. the push pin itself came right out, and i've tried replaceing it backwards and forwards, but both times the clutch won't disengage. there are two grroves right next to each other cirlcing the push pin torwards one end of it, is that the end that goes in? or does that stick out? im very confused here, and can't figure this out. i'm also looking for a tutuorial on replacing the clutch pads, and if if i have to take this assembly apart to fix the clutch, i may as well replace the pads while im at it. thanks guys, and please help. -Casey

10-15-2009, 08:17 AM	#2
Downeast Thunder Independent M/C Shop Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 132	Casey, motorcycles employ a variety of clutch actuation mechanisms. They are all different. You will need to reveal the year, make, and model of machine before anyone can offer you any help. You might want to invest in a shop manual for your machine before you proceed further. There are many folks on this forum that can offer you sound advice, however none of us can actually repair the machine for you over the internet. You have to actually do the wrenching, and in order to do so, you need to familiarize yourself with your machine, the terminology, and so forth. This way you will speak and understand the language when folks trying to assist you offer suggestions. You will also be able to convey any problems or conditions you discover such that folks on this forum will understand what you are asking. These are just a few suggestions to make life easier for you and to make it more likely that someone will respond with possible solutions (or at least suggestions on how to proceed). You will also find it helpful to look at an exploded view of the assemblies that you are working on. You may find that you have a part missing or broken just from looking at a microfiche online. Many dealers such as bikebandit.com offer this sort of thing for many brands and models. Best of luck with diagnosing and correcting your problem. __________________ Feel The THUNDER Between Your Legs! Last edited by Downeast Thunder; 10-15-2009 at 08:40 AM..

10-15-2009, 08:34 AM	#3
Dodsfall Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 15,820	My guess is that pulling the pin out let something behind the cover slip out of position. The clutch cover will most likely need to be removed to make sure everything is lined up correctly. A service manual is the best bet, since it will have a step-by-step procedure. If anyone here has the same model of bike you have, they may have went through this before. __________________ 2008 XL1200R To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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