Question------------------------- Followup
Yes the engine has warmed up about 5 to 10 minutes.
The clutch fiber plates were replaced, the metal ones did not show any wear or discoloration.
The oil was changed less than 200 miles ago.
I bought the bike used in July '04. At first it shifted well but it was hard to find neutral. I leave it in neutral over night. After allowing it to warm up, I put it in gear and it sort of lunge forward. I ride for about a block trying to get it out of first gear. Again once I get it into second gear it works well for the remainder of the day.
I do not hotrod, speed shift, or bang the gears.
Question -
I have a 1996 Suzuki 1400 Intruder. First time riding each day it is very dificult to shift out of first gear. After you get it to shift smoothly the first time it shifts well for the rest of the day. But the next day the problem is back.
Do you have any suggestions as to what may be causing this?
Answer -
Hi Tim,
Is the engine allowed to warm to operating temperatures before the symptoms appear?
Has the clutch or transmission been serviced in any way? Engine?
When was last maintenance performed and what was done?
Tell me about your riding habits. Do you sometimes hotrod, speed-shift, or "bang" second gear?
Answer my questions and I'll try and find an answer for you. Reply to my email address: mshively1@woh.rr.com
Respectfully,
Mark Shively
AnswerThanks, Tim
I suspect the clutch needs bled (adjusted). See chart below for additional troubleshooting information.
Respectfully,
Mark Shively
Returning tech files is why I request your email address.
Clutch Operation Faulty:
Clutch slipping:
No clutch lever play
Friction plate worn or warped
Steel plate worn or warped
Clutch spring broken or weak
Clutch release mechanism trouble
Clutch hub or housing unevenly worn
Clutch inner cable catching
Clutch not disengaging properly:
Clutch lever play excessive
Clutch plate warped or too rough
Clutch spring compression uneven
Engine oil deteriorated
Engine oil viscosity too high
Engine oil level too high
Clutch housing frozen on drive shaft
Clutch release mechanism trouble
Clutch hub locknut loose
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Gear Shifting Faulty:
Doesn't go into gear; shift pedal doesn't return
Clutch not disengaging
Shift fork bent or seized
Gear stuck on the shaft
Gear position lever binding
Shift return spring weak or broken
Shift return spring pin loose
Shift mechanism arm spring broken
Shift mechanism arm broken
Shift pawl broken
Jumps out of gear:
Shift fork worn
Gear groove worn
Gear dogs and/or dog holes worn
Shift drum groove worn
Gear positioning lever spring weak or broken
Shift fork pin worn
Drive shaft, output shaft, and/or gear splines worn
Overshifts:
Gear positioning lever spring weak or broken
Shift mechanism arm spring broken
