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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
V3 Clutch
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<blockquote data-quote="Holger" data-source="post: 44932" data-attributes="member: 2894"><p>I have had a persistent issue with the V3 clutch in my Rapide where it has propensity to drag and to stick shut if left with the clutch lever out. </p><p></p><p>I have taken a number of steps to address this issue including changing the height of the posts and springs, reducing the number of plates to increase the clearance, reducing the oil viscosity, and have most recently changed the fibre plates. However, the problem remains manifest to the point where I am not doing the drive train any favours when trying to get the bike into gear with the engine running. </p><p></p><p>Has anybody else:</p><p></p><p>1. Had a similar problem?</p><p></p><p>2. Solved the problem by some other method not described above?</p><p></p><p>Somebody has suggested to me that the metal plates develop a super thin glaze which causes the sticking, and which is cured with wet and dry and some added elbow grease.</p><p></p><p>If anybody has tried that, or if there is any other helpful advice out there, I'm keen to hear it.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p><p></p><p>Holger</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Holger, post: 44932, member: 2894"] I have had a persistent issue with the V3 clutch in my Rapide where it has propensity to drag and to stick shut if left with the clutch lever out. I have taken a number of steps to address this issue including changing the height of the posts and springs, reducing the number of plates to increase the clearance, reducing the oil viscosity, and have most recently changed the fibre plates. However, the problem remains manifest to the point where I am not doing the drive train any favours when trying to get the bike into gear with the engine running. Has anybody else: 1. Had a similar problem? 2. Solved the problem by some other method not described above? Somebody has suggested to me that the metal plates develop a super thin glaze which causes the sticking, and which is cured with wet and dry and some added elbow grease. If anybody has tried that, or if there is any other helpful advice out there, I'm keen to hear it. Thanks Holger [/QUOTE]
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