4th Gear

Dont need the clutch to do that. That is if you are only interested in check the gear change operation. Jiggling the rear wheel assists changing the gears.
Dereck

Hey guys
I have adjusted the clutch.Wow its so sensitive to adjustment,too much too little, if i tighten the spring screw too much i cant kick start if i slacken it off the kick start is non existent,
I must admit I am new to this wonderful bike but i have not
ridden it yet .The gear between Neutral and first is a worry maybe still more adjustment.I shall take it for a ride.Incidentally do i put lock tight on the lock nut and screw because it rotates and there is a problem i think of coming loose.This is the only thing preventing me to taking it on road .All your experiences i will take on board.

ROB

rob carter said:

I have adjusted the clutch.Wow its so sensitive to adjustment,too much too little, if i tighten the spring screw too much i cant kick start if i slacken it off the kick start is non existent,

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It would appear you are doing 'something' wrong, or you are not following the manual procedure correctly, as you shouldn't be "tightening the screw" at all.

rob carter said:

Incidentally do i put lock tight on the lock nut and screw because it rotates and there is a problem i think of coming loose.

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If you are holding the adjuster's position with a screwdriver then you should be able to tighten the locknut without any problem. If you mean the spring is rotating then either you are attempting to tighten the locknut far too much or something is wrong with the clutch adjustment or assembly, however, if you are worried the nut will loosen off when the engine is running then it isn't usually a problem but I'd concentrate on getting the adjustment right first, before using Locktite.

HAVE YOU READ THE MANUAL. IF NOT DO SO. IF YES, TELL US YOU HAVE.

I have adjusted the clutch.Wow its so sensitive to adjustment,too much too little, if i tighten the spring screw too much i cant kick start if i slacken it off the kick start is non existent
This sounds very much as if you are trying to use the kickstart with the bike in some gear or another, rather than being in neutral, while engaging and then disengaging the clutch via some "adjustment".
Not sure why you are fiddling with the kickstart during this procedure anyway.

The gear between Neutral and first is a worry
No gears to find between first and neutral, so I'm not sure what this can mean.
Unless your gearbox has been modified, you'll find neutral between first and second. So from the "top", it goes 1st, neutral, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. Or from neutral: shift lever up to get first, or shift lever down to get second, third, fourth.

Please tell us you are using the shop manual. If you are messing with the diaphragm spring in the clutch assy and not careful, serious injury is almost certain.

rob carter said:

That would be your diaphragm spring turning.... and not the nut tightening. Stick a (large) flat screwdriver in one of the slots to counter hold it it.

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That great information thanks Rob

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The primary chaincase cover should be off for this. Can you post up any pics so we can take away any possible barriers? :idea:

All good.
I rode the bike and the clutch works fine from 1st to fourth.
I notice that the bike starts ok on the centre stand but not on the side stand.
Any reason for this.I have a Mikuni carb and electronic ignition.

rob carter said:

All good.
I rode the bike and the clutch works fine from 1st to fourth.
I notice that the bike starts ok on the centre stand but not on the side stand.
Any reason for this.I have a Mikuni carb and electronic ignition.

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How is your ground/earth wire to the engine? Near the headsteady.

rob carter said:

I notice that the bike starts ok on the centre stand but not on the side stand.

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I strongly suggest you don't kickstart the bike while it's resting on its side stand as you and the bike are likely to end up in a heap on the ground if/when the stand pivot bolt or frame bracket eventually gives way from the stress.
Starting on the main stand should also be avoided if possible as it also stresses the stand and wears the pivots, so I'd recommend you get into the habit of starting with the bike fully supported by its wheels.