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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: klogan45 on December 02, 2007, 04:45:04 PM



Title: virago 535 clutch problem?
Post by: klogan45 on December 02, 2007, 04:45:04 PM
HI Guys, the good news is i've fixed the startes clutch and got the engine running, its very nice too, but, is'nt there always a but!! :(
When I pull the clutch lever in and put the bike in gear it stalls. I've adjusted the cable and it still stalls. The bike had not been ridden for a couple of years so looking for suggestions as to what the problem could be.
Is it possible/likely that the clutch plates are stuck together?  Do plates stick if not used for a long time? The plates could just be worn I suppose!
Not something that i've come across before.
I would appreciate some suggestions, but not things like burn it :( Get it nicked  :o etc lol ;D ;D
Thanks
K


Title: Re: virago 535 clutch problem?
Post by: klogan45 on December 02, 2007, 05:12:28 PM
Hey, hey, hey, bikerpsycho came in from work and reminded me that the bike has got a cut out on the stand, if the stand is down and you put the bike in gear, the engine cuts out.
 Never had this in 'my day' ;D you just rode off and if the stand was down it scrapped a bit then folded up, if you did'nt come a cropper first ;D ;D ;D
So we went out, started the bike and put the stand up and guess what, all appears to be well so far, the engine did'nt cut out. So a big thanks for your help Chris. My only excuse is that I had a senior moment ;D.
K


Title: Re: virago 535 clutch problem?
Post by: Bikerpsyco on December 02, 2007, 05:15:09 PM
tut tut tut klogan he he he glad its all ok get it m.o.td soon.
bikerpsyco


Title: Re: virago 535 clutch problem?
Post by: Nannyogg on December 02, 2007, 06:18:27 PM
Just a thought but try putting side stand up as it has got a cut out if it's down!


Title: Re: virago 535 clutch problem?
Post by: Nannyogg on December 02, 2007, 06:21:57 PM
Sorry mate i should have read everything before i sent my thoughts on. Happy virago riding.


Title: Re: virago 535 clutch problem?
Post by: klogan45 on December 02, 2007, 07:01:51 PM
Thanks for taking the time to make a suggestion :), as it happens you were right ;D
K