dstahnke
CB750 Member
Greetings ya'll,
I've read through the majority of threads looking for my particular issue. I'm restoring a 1975 CB750k5 and I currently have an issue with the clutch. Here's what it's doing:
With the bike in gear and the clutch engaged there is no slipping = engine and gearbox connected, yay!
With the lever pulled in and clutch disengaged, there is a ton of drag trying to push the bike and then it seems to "break free" and then its easy to roll just as if it's in neutral!
I've had the clutch apart, measured thickness of plates, triple checked all components made sure they are put back correctly according to the Haynes manual and other online sources. I've read about groves in clutch hub today but would have to completely disassemble to check if that was the case for my bike. EXCEPT: In the manual it stated that the first plate to insert into the hub is a friction plate that is slightly smaller in diameter than the other friction plates. All my plates are the same size.
I'm wondering, since the bike hasn't been run in 20 years if that, when I do get it running and the clutch is spinning, if it will be less likely to bind up.
Any input on the situation would be greatly appreciated.
Dave
I've read through the majority of threads looking for my particular issue. I'm restoring a 1975 CB750k5 and I currently have an issue with the clutch. Here's what it's doing:
With the bike in gear and the clutch engaged there is no slipping = engine and gearbox connected, yay!
With the lever pulled in and clutch disengaged, there is a ton of drag trying to push the bike and then it seems to "break free" and then its easy to roll just as if it's in neutral!
I've had the clutch apart, measured thickness of plates, triple checked all components made sure they are put back correctly according to the Haynes manual and other online sources. I've read about groves in clutch hub today but would have to completely disassemble to check if that was the case for my bike. EXCEPT: In the manual it stated that the first plate to insert into the hub is a friction plate that is slightly smaller in diameter than the other friction plates. All my plates are the same size.
I'm wondering, since the bike hasn't been run in 20 years if that, when I do get it running and the clutch is spinning, if it will be less likely to bind up.
Any input on the situation would be greatly appreciated.
Dave