'77 CB550F
New clutch plates a couple hundred miles ago. . .
When I have just started the bike, if I engage the clutch and shift to first gear the bike lunges forward and stalls. It behaves like I have put it into gear without engaging the clutch. After it has ran for a short time, this behavior is not present.
What is the cause? Improper adjustment? Is the clutch without much oil at start-up?
If adjustment I will add this info: the bike is always a bit sluggish when releasing clutch in first gear from a stop. I have assumed this is due to 1) past due timing tune-up 2) uni pods on otherwise stock machine 3) bench-synced carbs
This bike sat for a long time and I have been working my way through it. I got to the point of final tuning and got busy with other things. But, I have been riding it and it is a blast. So you have an idea of where I am:
-rebuilt swingarm, forks, carbs, brakes
-oil pan and screen washed
-valves adjusted
-new clutch plates
-new throttle and clutch cables
-lots of new OEM gaskets and fasteners ( like all sane minds, I HATE slightly stripped, crummy-looking screw heads)
-new chain and sprockets
-new fuel lines
-new battery
-new Avon Roadrider tires
-stock header w/ new Mac muffler
I need to learn more about points and straighten out the timing. I should put new plugs in it (why the heck have I not done this simple task yet?)
I just got new airbox connectors from a mate on this forum who is reproducing them. I have the stock airbox and need to get it on and sorted. Then, carb sync.
The bike has about 15k miles on it now. I know I gave alot of info, but know it is easy to guess at someone's mechanical ills if you can see the picture a bit! Also, quite the brain knocker for me to recollect. I should keep notes, but I don't!
