When do you know your clutch is in need of maintenance?
Needless to say, motorcycles used in heavy stop-and-go traffic will wear their clutches out much faster than a machine predominantly used on long highway rides. The first indication that the clutch is in need of maintenance is when it slips under heavy acceleration.
Do you have to adjust the clutch on a motorcycle?
That’s a big benefit whether you’re manufacturing motorcycles or just maintaining your own bike. On the topic of maintenance, cables require a fair amount of it. For starters, you have to adjust the cable tension regularly to account for clutch wear and cable stretch.
How does a multi plate clutch work in a car?
The majority of multi-plate clutches operate the same way: drive from the engine’s crankshaft turns a gear to an outer drum gear; when the clutch is engaged, the drive goes through the clutch into the gearbox where ratios dictate the speed of rotation of the output shaft and final drive sprocket.
What to do if your clutch is slipping?
In most cases, a slipping clutch will get progressively worse and the owner will have no other option than to inspect the plates, measure their thickness (driven plates) and flatness (drive plates) and replace as required. It is very rare for the plates to meet the manufacturer’s specifications for thickness and flatness yet still slip.
How do you adjust the clutch on an old car?
This method is used on some old cars. Wedge the clutch pedal in the fully raised position with a block of wood. Locate the clutch cable and find where the outer cable is seated against its cable stop on the edge of the bell housing. The locknut and the adjuster nut are at the end of the outer cable, next to the cable stop.
How often should I change the clutch setting?
The linkage should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted about every 6,000 miles or 10,000km, or as specified in the maker’s service schedule. Wear on the friction plate and on the linkage will eventually alter the maker’s setting.
Where is the clearance on a clutch located?
The clearance is usually measured either at the operating lever or at the pedal. The typical conventional clutch linkage is an inner cable sliding in an outer sheath. The top end of the cable is attached to the clutch pedal and the bottom end to the clutch operating lever.
What do you need to know about clutch work?
To work efficiently, the clutch needs the right amount of play in the linkage between the foot pedal and the clutch operating lever (also known as the release arm or fork).