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Offline fatkid

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550 clutch question
« on: June 28, 2011, 04:31:17 PM »
Hey guys got a question I got a 76 cb 550that when running will not go into neutrel . but if not running it shifts fine . i have tried adjusting the cable top and bottom. any input would be great . also it kinda wants to take off when clutch is pulled and you put it in gear.
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Offline Gordon

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Re: 550 clutch question
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2011, 04:35:38 PM »
You need to go through the clutch adjustment procedure in the manual to adjust the actual clutch rather than just the cable. 
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Offline WarwickE36

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Re: 550 clutch question
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2011, 04:41:55 PM »
I have also noted that oil had a big role to play in this problem.

If the oil is old, not wet clutch approved, or low this problem can occur..

Clutch adjustment too is a big factor as noted by Gordon.

My bike will do this after riding for an hour or so... to and from work (15min.) its never a problem.  I switched to Rotella T synthetic this oil change (still awaiting my cafe seat) I will let you know if this helps my neutral at idle issue. 

Lately I have been putting the bike into neutral coming up to stops.  Anticipating stops i go into neutral while still moving, works every time. 

Note: I do have some play in my clutch basket, and haven't yet micrometered the clutch discs or plates.
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