JB's Bike Problem Diagnosed:

[James Burleigh]

Now....is it time to discuss your clutch technique?

I mean...er...with 100 ft. lbs. of torque is it necessary to fan a clutch like riding a sport bike?

Uhm....on a bike that weighs what the FJR does? :dntknw:

It's time I asked folks to teach me the right way to use a clutch. You're not supposed to keep it half-way engaged the whole time? :blink:

Damnit! FJRay, ShinyPartsUp, Old Michael, Fairlaner and Papa Chuy were all 100% WRONG! All five of us had guessed it was the loose nut behind the FJR handlebars!

JB said he was going to get a ride on the back of a Gold Wing to fetch it - I'm kinda thinking that might be worth a group reception party at Roseville just to get that picture... :clapping:

I'll keep you posted. If you're lucky I may wear my halter top. :glare:

 

[glas1/2ful]

Now....is it time to discuss your clutch technique?

I mean...er...with 100 ft. lbs. of torque is it necessary to fan a clutch like riding a sport bike?

Uhm....on a bike that weighs what the FJR does? :dntknw:

It's time I asked folks to teach me the right way to use a clutch. You're not supposed to keep it half-way engaged the whole time? :blink:

Damnit! FJRay, ShinyPartsUp, Old Michael, Fairlaner and Papa Chuy were all 100% WRONG! All five of us had guessed it was the loose nut behind the FJR handlebars!

JB said he was going to get a ride on the back of a Gold Wing to fetch it - I'm kinda thinking that might be worth a group reception party at Roseville just to get that picture... :clapping:

.... If you're lucky I may wear my halter top. :glare:

I never thought that 9 words (counting the contraction) would cause me to snort Chardonnay out my nose...

 

[madmike2]

I'll keep you posted. If you're lucky I may wear my halter top. :glare:

WITH your "Nancy Pants"?

 

[Blind Squirrel]

“Your clutch is cooked.”

That’s how Zach up at Roseville Yamaha summed it up for me. He said the clutch looked as nasty as what he sees on police bikes. (Me, hard on the clutch? I guess it’s indisputable now.)

Although Zach cannot second guess what my mechanic saw and decided when he replaced my clutch 20 or 30K miles ago, he suspects it might have been a good idea to replace the basket, spring, and pressure plate, all of which will get replaced now. The plates are notched and burnt and hanging up.

Unfortunately the bike won’t be ready this weekend, when I was planning to go to L.A. for the long weekend. Parts are coming from all over, including Japan, and the pressure plates are on back order (though Z thinks he knows where to find one).

JB

Queue

"To get the traction i'm riding the clutch, the pressure plate's burnin', my machine's too much!" :lol:

 

[Larry33319]

I have been following this since the beginning. It is nice to see members come to the aid of another and in doing so save him a bunch of money. This is what makes this forum what it is, not just a forum but an extended family.

 

[puppychow]

Hans, good to hear that you are getting taken care of at Roseville Yamaha. With Zac there, I knew they will find the issue and fix it right.

Please do let me know when you and Jerry are going to be here to pick up the bike. We should at least do lunch or dinner, if not a short ride (if it's the weekend).

 

[tmc]

Having Zac & the crew literally just up the street is awesome. They have taken care of me, even when they could have copped out. A+

 

[RadioHowie]

You're not supposed to keep it half-way engaged the whole time? :blink:

Right there is your mistake....

You're supposed to keep it FULLY engaged HALF the time. :dribble:

 

[exskibum]

“Your clutch is cooked.”

Wow! This is great news, Hans! Looks like Baby isn't about to expire yet (as you first feared).

JB said he was going to get a ride on the back of a Gold Wing to fetch it - I'm kinda thinking that might be worth a group reception party at Roseville just to get that picture... :clapping:

I'll keep you posted. If you're lucky I may wear my halter top.

I sure hope I haven't missed this.

 

[kolonial72]

He said the clutch looked as nasty as what he sees on police bikes. (Me, hard on the clutch? I guess it’s indisputable now.)

lulz

 

[FJRBluesman]

That's easier to fix and far cheaper than a tranny. Good deal sort of.

We'll see you next time.