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swooshdave

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This is my first bike with a hydraulic clutch and I expected a super light lever feel. This is not the case, while it's better than the 850-T, which probably has a worn out clutch and a very stiff clutch, it nothing like my Commando that has a one finger cable clutch. Why more manufacturers didn't use a diaphragm clutch spring is beyond me.

 

Ok, so how heavy should the pull be? I current don't have an accurate why to measure it.

 

Second, I'm having occasional issues getting into First from neutral. Releasing the clutch lever a little helps as does stomping firmly down on the shift lever.

 

Otherwise it shifts pretty good. I think I found a false neutral once.

 

Any tips?

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start with the basics like fresh fluid. Maybe a gear oil change if you don't know when the last one was. Also check the linkage. A lot of "transmission problems" are due to loose shift linkage. And if you feel like going "all-in" there is a shift improvement thread that shows how to fine-tine the pre-selector on the bench.

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start with the basics like fresh fluid. Maybe a gear oil change if you don't know when the last one was. Also check the linkage. A lot of "transmission problems" are due to loose shift linkage. And if you feel like going "all-in" there is a shift improvement thread that shows how to fine-tine the pre-selector on the bench.

 

Yeah, I just read that.

 

I'm concerned with the linkage, need to post a video of it.

 

Youngest has the stomach flu, just up in the middle of the night waiting of the next episode.  :vomit:

 

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Get the rear wheel off the ground , put it in second gear , pull in the clutch lever and see how much drag is on the clutch . It should be free. If not see what bleeding does. I assume you know how to do this ?  Also , check for free travel adjustments too.

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https://youtu.be/XMWcsKDi1Yg

 

So here's the play in the shifter. There's a bolt holding that triangular piece on that's back out to allow play but it's not loose. Should that triangle be solid?

 

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Side question, hanging off the back of the gearbox is a bracket with two cylinders. Looks to be brass? What is it for?

 

 

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That triangle should be SOLID . Get you a dental mirror so you can see the fasteners behind it. Replace the fastener in the front part of the triangle . Maybe a 6mm x 12mm  bolt  & washer ?

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Those two brass looking thingys (technical term) are probably to route hoses through would be my guess. 

You have an issue with your shifter.. it shouldn't move like that. 

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Those two brass looking thingys (technical term) are probably to route hoses through would be my guess.

You have an issue with your shifter.. it shouldn't move like that.

I had thought of that too. Except it would route the hoses right into the top of the crossover.

 

 

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Tightened down the bolt. Had to use several extensions to get to it from the right side. Shifts better. Let's see how she does when she warms up.

 

 

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Those two brass looking thingys (technical term) are probably to route hoses through would be my guess.

You have an issue with your shifter.. it shouldn't move like that.

I had thought of that too. Except it would route the hoses right into the top of the crossover.

 

 

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Then the burnt emissions are sent harmlessly into the atmosphere.. another Guzzi engineering marvel by Luigi.

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Not a bad idea to pull the starter and groom the whole shift mechanism. Make sure it doesn't hit the *porkchop* on the downstroke.

 

The double hose bracket was there for the complex tank vapor/ charcoal canister system. If you unbolt the bracket from the back of the gearbox, be ready for gear oil to stream out.

 

Yup, one of those "Don't ask me how I know" things. :o

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That and bleeding your clutch . . . . check out the Wheels Off Maintenance Checklist.

 

And to get to know, and love, your V11 even more: Tank Off Maintenance Checklist

 

But only after you've done a a Decent Tune-up

 

Three "compendium" threads that *should* keep you from buying every V11 you see and squirreling them away in your tidy garage . . .  :whistle:

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