Hi guys, need the forums help. Swapped the sprocket cover and in doing so can't refit the clutch slave cylinder. Only removed the 3 bolts, swapped the sprocket cover and refitted the slave cylinder bolts but the clutch lever is solid and won't move. Have lined up the groove with the pin through the rod but when I go to fit the screws they don't want to let the cylinder slide in easy,, bern at it an hour aaargh Any help would be appreciated. Pic attached to show the bits Cheers Jim
Has the pushrod come out at the other end? Try fiddling the pushrod into place in the pressure plate.
Thanks, not sure. I have tried to push the rod back in but it doesn't seem to want to move. Will crack on trying
Is it loose then? You may need to relocate in the bearing in the pressure plate from the other end. Clutch cover off, undo bolts and slip the pressure plate off.
Wet clutch. Right bastard if you have to do that!! Sure nothing simple is at fault? Cover in the way a bit? Another bolt?
No,its not loose, it just doesn't want to seem to allow the slave cylinder back on if that makes sense. Loathed to take the other side off as its a wet system but may have to. Done a few in the past no problems but this is winding me up now. :coldsweat:
My front right 'Ducati' fairing was a bastard to line up and the front would t sit in. Hours and lots of attempts. Bike was going back for new tank so taped it up and let the dealer sort it. Was also a bastard and took ages but ok when picked up. Washed today and it popped out. Bugger. So looked if anything was out of kilter, turns out the sleeve for the clip was inside the white plastic not outside. Little lever and perfect again Reason for the tale: taking time out and having a different approach let me see the wood for the trees and spot an obvious issue. Have tea and biscuits, it will help
If it's not loose, it may well be ok at the clutch end. I expect there's a knack to it but my bike doesn't have the groove, so can't help much. The dry clutch does have its advantages...
I thought you could remove the sprocket cover without needing to remove the slave cylinder. I wonder if the new sprocket cover is preventing the slave cylinder seating properly. When I did my Oberon slave cylinder replacement I'm pretty sure I removed the sprocket cover first in order to make room around the slave to take it off. Try removing the sprocket cover and seeing if the slave refits correctly.
Would have thought the slave not seating quite right would lead to a slack rather than solid clutch lever. Worth a try though.
Yes I would think so too, but it is a bit weird. Seeing as the only thing you have changed is the sprocket cover, taking that out of the equation might help the fault finding (or hopefully cure the problem)
Is the body of the cylinder clipping the chain stopping the push rid going up the bore square , turn back wheel slightly
Thanks to all for the comments guys, I think I have sussed it after a brew and apple slice. When I put it all back together first time after fitting the carbon cover, I probably didn't line up the groove in the cylinder with the anti rotation pin. Therefore when I activated the clutch to check, I think I pushed the piston in the slave cylinder forward and it didn't return hence the solid lever when trying it again. I decided to loosen off the bleed nipple on the slave and fit the cylinder back on and it slid in nicely. Did all the bolts back up,no problem, bled the system, tested the lever and it worked fine. Took it for a small spin and seems to work fine now. I have a day off tomorrow so will whip it to the dealer and have it checked. I guess the lesson learned for me.................read the workshop manual which I have on my laptop :angry:
