I think the clutch might need adjustment. When the bike is in gear with the clutch pulled in all the way, engine off, I can feel some resistance when I roll the bike back and forth. If I put the bike into neutral there is no felt resistance. The odd thing is, when I take off the clutch doesn't engage early. The best answer I can come up with is the transmission is still connected to the rear tire so I feel the resistance of the gears hence no felt resistance when in neutral. If my problem was with the clutch I would feel or hear the motor turning over. Can somebody let me know if it's just the gears or provide me with a method of determining if my clutch needs adjustment. I should feel more resistance when in a higher gear if the tranny...I think.
Was the engine cold or warmed up? Mine does this all the time when cold but once warm it's not an issue.
Yeah, my bike does that when cold too. I wouldn't worry about it unless you're having problems while the thing is running. If you do want to do a quick check though, adjusting your cable is super easy... Do a search and I'm sure you can find someone who has already described the process in plenty of detail..
yeah what you are describing is normal, especially when cold.
+1^
Its completely normal for a wet multiplate clutch to behave like that. There's a bit of friction between each plate x a lot of plates = clutch drag, especially when cold. That's why there's a 'clunk' when you engage first gear. Most cars use a single plate dry clutch and don't do that.
Worry about the weather instead! :thumb: :thumb: