Sluggish ride after starting

[fishmore]

Hi from Europe,

I have experienced the following anoying behaviour :angry2: lately with my FJR1300 from '01.

After starting in the morning to go to work , i drive it 5 days week, and during the first 2 say 3 miles depressing the clutch to disengage the clutch it looks as if the bike is then being held back by the rear brakes and is slowing down . So it doesn't run free smoothly.

As if suddenly a guy from 300 pounds :dribble: is hanging behind my bike without wheels under his feet.

After 2 to 3 miles this behaviour disappears and the bike runs freely again when depressing the clutchlever to disengage the clutch.

Could this be caused by for instance sticky brakepads or clutchplates or thick oil in the cardan or clutch?

Thanks in advance for the help and/or advice.

Greets,

Martin ( Fishmore) Visscher

The Netherlands B)

 

[mcatrophy]

Hi from Europe,
I have experienced the following anoying behaviour :angry2: lately with my FJR1300 from '01.

After starting in the morning to go to work , i drive it 5 days week, and during the first 2 say 3 miles depressing the clutch to disengage the clutch it looks as if the bike is then being held back by the rear brakes and is slowing down . So it doesn't run free smoothly.

As if suddenly a guy from 300 pounds :dribble: is hanging behind my bike without wheels under his feet.

After 2 to 3 miles this behaviour disappears and the bike runs freely again when depressing the clutchlever to disengage the clutch.

Could this be caused by for instance sticky brakepads or clutchplates or thick oil in the cardan or clutch?

Thanks in advance for the help and/or advice.

Greets,

Martin ( Fishmore) Visscher

The Netherlands B)

I suggest you lubricate the rear brake lever in case it is sticking. You can look for this, before you start your drive, just put the bike on the centre stand and see how hard it is to turn the back wheel.

A small drag is normal, but if it's hard to turn, try pushing the rear brake lever up and see if that frees it. This is relatively common.

It could be the rear brake pistons are partially seized, in which case you will need to remove the pads and clean everything up.