Subject: Re: Re: clutch and tranny advice
Author: ianad-@linkamerica.net
Date: Apr 28, 2004, 5:04 PM
Post ID: 1716653199
Jason,
This happens on my White Eldo. Since I have had the back end off the tranny, peered into it it, and seeing that it is near perfect I don't think (at least) my problem is the tranny.
My bike does almost exactly the same thing....shudders in first but not int any other gear. It does not shudder when cold...only when warm. It seems that when I increase the rpm's the clutch engagment feels smoother. There is no other sound or vibration coming from the bike. The bike shifts like a dream and pulls strong. I am thinking that one of the plates may get a little warped when warm.
I'm not sure if you read my previous posts about my White Eldo woes but my original (lurching) was due to the speedo ball not being in its recess. This was causing the output shaft to be lose and slide and quickly as I engaged the clutch. Once I fixed that problem the bike has been much smoother. This "shuddering" has been different and I atribute it to the suspected warped plate.
Interesting to hear it is happening on other's bikes.
Ciao...Ian
----- Original Message -----
From: Karl Kologiski
Sent: 4/28/2004 7:15:26 PM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Re: clutch and tranny advice
| My old sport starting doing something similar to this. It ended up being the trans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Telford" <jr-@avalon.net> To: <Loopfram-@topica.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 4:13 PM Subject: clutch and tranny advice |
| I need to follow up Ian's questions with one of my own. My eldo is exhibiting some odd behaviour and I solicit your collective advice. Sometimes- not all the time, not necessarily when hot or cold but just random sometimes, when I let the clutch out, starting off, the whole drive system shudders/chatters like either a clutch plate is slamming back and forth or the transmission gears are slamming into each other. Or like the clutch slips/grabs/slips/grabs. The tranny makes a nasty racket, the bike shudders forward and I just dump the clutch to make it go. It only happens in first gear, and only if starting from a dead stop. Most times the bike pulls away smoothly. Then just occasionally it does this jumping gear thing. All other gears shift smooth, the clutch action is smooth and about the right pull. I did not see evidence of metal in the transmission oil last time I changed it (I'll check again, though). Needless to say, I do not find this endearing. Before I start to tear the bike apart or do any real damage, does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Jason =========================================================== |