Topic: CB550 Clutch question

[arncruz]

I had recently changed the clutch springs and plates.  I reinstalled the basket and put everything back on the motor.  I  tried the hand control for the clutch and it seems stiff.  I also was able to shift gears without using the clutch.  Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance

[Bodi]

One can generally change gears without the clutch with some strain on the transmission.
New springs can increase clutch pull, of course. Presumably they were changed because they had weakened/shortened.
Is the clutch slipping? Does it release properly? Did you readjust the clutch ramp to suit the new plates? Did you re-route the cable - this can make for an unbearable clutch pull?

[strynboen]

the chluch rod and push plate can only be mounted at 2 posisions..there are a  set of dots to be" crossing over" to mount it korrekt..oderveise it can not be pressed korrekt inn..it fits not together..and bloks..

[arncruz]

So i bought this new set of clutch springs which were slightly thicker than the original once.  I tightened them down till the plate was tight onto the 4 protrusions in the clutch basket.  when I connected the clutch cable, the clutch compressed but stiff.  i was worried I was going to break something.  I'm wondering if the increased thickness of the springs had something to do with it.  I'm thinking of putting the original ones back.