| Author | Message | ||
     Muppet |
I don't profess to be the gentlest of riders, but I've never had a clutch start to fail at so low a mileage. In top gear, at 3k revs or above, anything other than a gentle throttle opening causes the clutch to slip by about 1,000 rpm until after about 10 seconds when it 'catches up with itself' so to speak. Doesn't seem to happen in any other gear. 06 model, I purchased new last April (old stock) with just over 15,000 miles. It was in for it's service at the shop, the adjusted the clutch for some more free-play at the lever but the problem is still there. I'll be taking it back, but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and, if it means a new clutch (which I suspect it will) am I covered under warranty? Not having a go at the dealer here BTW, the service guy explained they'd adjusted it and advised me to try it and see, and so far their service has been second to none, just seeking opinions. | ||
| Rwcfrank |
Have you checked the clutch adjustment? It can have free play at thelever and be way out of adjustment at the hub | ||
| Muppet |
It was adjusted by my dealer after I told them the problem at the 15k service, so I have to assume that it's correct. | ||
| Ratbuell |
They may have only done a lever adjustment and either not done, or botched, the basket adjustment. Give them another go at it. If you still aren't happy, it is a very easy procedure to do yourself... | ||
| Etennuly |
I thought you meant 15000 RPM's!!  For a second there I was thinking a clutch adjustment is the last thing you have to worry about!  | ||
| Jlnance |
I have to assume that it's correct. No you don't. We can walk you through it, it is extraordinarily easy to do. Let me know if you want instructions. BTW, I don't hear about many Uly clutches going bad. Your's would be the second, assuming it's bad. Makes me think something is misadjusted. | ||
| Muppet |
Etennuly, yeah I read it that way after I posted it - made me smile so I thought hell, leave it! Appreciate your comments everyone, I'll most certainly give the shop another crack at adjusting it, they have so far proved to be very good so I'm not letting this one incident cloud my judgement of them. I'll let you know........ | ||
| Muppet |
Update! Got the bike back today, it was in the shop for almost 2 weeks but they cured it at no cost to me at all. Turns out that the clutch pressure spring (similar to pressure plate spring or thrust spring in a car) was worn and causing the problem. So, a new one seems to have solved the problem. At the same time they renewed the head bearing that had developed a clicking noise, also FOC under warranty. I've got to say that although I've had my fair share of problems with this bike (and this is the first brand new bike I've owned), everything has been sorted out with no hassle and great service. My dealer has been superb, Buell's warranty has been equally good. I'm always ready to accept the fact that mechanical things break, if they are fixed (reasonably) promptly under warranty where it applies that ticks all my boxes. Well done Buell and well done Riders of Bristol (UK shop for those who don't know I'm over here, not over there with you guys!). |
