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Offline Dreadnought

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Clutch?
« on: April 23, 2023, 08:48:53 PM »
‘76 CB 750F I just got it running and when I let the clutch out it jerks forward and stalls out. Is the clutch out of adjustment or is the clutch bad? It was my buddies bike, he passed away and I inherited it. Any tips would be helpful.

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Re: Clutch?
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2023, 01:15:32 AM »
try holding higher revs(rpm)like 3000,is the rear brake frozen or you can roll the bike ok?

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Re: Clutch?
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2023, 11:29:10 AM »
Rolls fine

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Re: Clutch?
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2023, 11:39:36 AM »
 The clutch is likely dried out, warm it up a couple times and the oil may distribute to the clutch discs. You can also tie the clutch lever back for a while, that might help the discs separate. 
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Re: Clutch?
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2023, 02:40:39 PM »
so you can get it into gear ok with the engine running so the clutch shouldnt be stuck together?

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Re: Clutch?
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2023, 02:29:04 PM »
has it got a side stand safety switch?

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Re: Clutch?
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2023, 09:06:59 PM »
You guys were right bike sat for a couple of years. I got it into2nd gear, I let out the clutch it engaged and is working fine now