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Re: WTF is wrong with my bike?

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I hope you tightened back the nut on the bolt & nut at the clutch cover, after the adjustment. Now go take a ride and see if it makes a difference.
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Dragon wrote:I hope you tightened back the nut on the bolt & nut at the clutch cover, after the adjustment. Now go take a ride and see if it makes a difference.
now the problem is, the bike doesnt go anywhere.
it just revs as if Im holding in the clutch, but the clutch isnt tight
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Where are you located in florida?
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the_finch wrote:Where are you located in florida?
im in holiday florida, by new port richey and tampa
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shredex wrote:
Dragon wrote:I hope you tightened back the nut on the bolt & nut at the clutch cover, after the adjustment. Now go take a ride and see if it makes a difference.
now the problem is, the bike doesnt go anywhere.
it just revs as if Im holding in the clutch, but the clutch isnt tight
The adjustment is too tight at the sprocket. Make sure the bolt didn't turn as you tightened the nut.
Did you just change your oil or something. I'm try to figure out if you need new clutch fiber plates. When did this all start happenning?
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shredex wrote:
the_finch wrote:Where are you located in florida?
im in holiday florida, by new port richey and tampa
Never mind. If you were up here by the AL/FL line, it's like a 30 min. drive. Down there, I'd be lucky if I got there by 7am, and I have to work tomorrow, LOL. Just a wild thought.

Listen to Dragon. He'll help get your clutch line adjusted.
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Engine: K&N Drop-in air filter - stock airbox - FP 5°ignition advancer - EBC "Street Racer" Kevlar clutch
Exhaust: Stock header - Yoshimura RS-3 Carbon fiber slip-on
Body: Original paint/graphics - Clear Alternatives integrated LED Taillight - Flanders' flush front signals - YZF600 Mirrors - Comp. Werkes Stainless fender eliminator/tag bracket - 60w/55w H4 headlights
Tires: Metzler MEZ4B 120/70 ZR17 Front - Michelin Madacam 100x 150/70 ZR18 Rear
Brakes:Stock rotors with EBC HH Sinstered pads
In the works: YZF600 header, '97 Bandit 600 rear wheel, DynoJet Stage 3, Racetech Springs and Emulators fork rebuild, FZ1 rear shock, YZF600 front MC, Galfer SS Lines, CFM rearsets
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Dragon wrote:
shredex wrote:
Dragon wrote:I hope you tightened back the nut on the bolt & nut at the clutch cover, after the adjustment. Now go take a ride and see if it makes a difference.
now the problem is, the bike doesnt go anywhere.
it just revs as if Im holding in the clutch, but the clutch isnt tight
The adjustment is too tight at the sprocket. Make sure the bolt didn't turn as you tightened the nut.
Did you just change your oil or something. I'm try to figure out if you need new clutch fiber plates. When did this all start happenning?
when I fist go the bike like a month ago, the take take off wasnt all that horrible.
its just alittler worse than it was.
and I loosened up the screw and then tried it. The bike almost took off out from under me but then for some reason it shutoff
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ok, so I adjusted the clutch.
now when I release the clutch the bike almost takes off! and that is without me even turning the throttle. and thats why the bike shuts off as soon as it trys to take off.
do I need to tighten the handlebar clutch lever?
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It's going to shut off if you don't give it throttle. Just remember it's in gear. If it's a different problem let me know. Just tighten the lever so there is a little play in it. Then go ride and let me know.
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Dragon wrote:It's going to shut off if you don't give it throttle. Just remember it's in gear. If it a different problem let me know. Just tighten the lever so there is a little play in it. Then go ride and let me know.
Im terrified to give it throttle, the bike almosts takes off! it jumps forward fast. and thats when im not giving it gas, thats why im asking if I need to adjust it differenty
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the_finch wrote:
shredex wrote:
the_finch wrote:Where are you located in florida?
im in holiday florida, by new port richey and tampa
Never mind. If you were up here by the AL/FL line, it's like a 30 min. drive. Down there, I'd be lucky if I got there by 7am, and I have to work tomorrow, LOL. Just a wild thought.

Listen to Dragon. He'll help get your clutch line adjusted.
whats the AL/FL line? 30 minute drive?
thats not that far, sounds closer than spring hill or brooksville
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shredex wrote:
Dragon wrote:It's going to shut off if you don't give it throttle. Just remember it's in gear. If it a different problem let me know. Just tighten the lever so there is a little play in it. Then go ride and let me know.
Im terrified to give it throttle, the bike almosts takes off! it jumps forward fast. and thats when im not giving it gas, thats why im asking if I need to adjust it differenty

Now your clutch should be adjusted properly. When you release the clutch lever it should try and take off. Just remember you're the one in control, ease out the clutch lever and a little throttle and your off and riding. Be careful now, since you haven't rode your fizz with the clutch working properly. Let me know how she rides. :thumbsup:
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Dragon wrote:
shredex wrote:
Dragon wrote:It's going to shut off if you don't give it throttle. Just remember it's in gear. If it a different problem let me know. Just tighten the lever so there is a little play in it. Then go ride and let me know.
Im terrified to give it throttle, the bike almosts takes off! it jumps forward fast. and thats when im not giving it gas, thats why im asking if I need to adjust it differenty

Now your clutch should be adjusted properly. When you release the clutch lever it should try and take off. Just remember you're the one in control, ease out the clutch lever and a little throttle and your off and riding. Be careful now, since you haven't rode your fizz with the clutch working properly. Let me know how she rides. :thumbsup:
god damnit. now I wish I left it how it was. Im going to be to afraid to freaking ride it.
I hope this doesnt happen to me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX4Zxsf5ic0

damnit. so scared to ride now.
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[Im terrified to give it throttle, the bike almosts takes off! it jumps forward fast. and thats when im not giving it gas, thats why im asking if I need to adjust it differenty[/quote]


Now your clutch should be adjusted properly. When you release the clutch lever it should try and take off. Just remember you're the one in control, ease out the clutch lever and a little throttle and your off and riding. Be careful now, since you haven't rode your fizz with the clutch working properly. Let me know how she rides. :thumbsup:[/quote]

god damnit. now I wish I left it how it was. Im going to be to afraid to freaking ride it.
I hope this doesnt happen to me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX4Zxsf5ic0




damnit. so scared to ride now.[/quote]



Just don't go giving it throttle as in your video and you should be fine. Now go ride the :swear thing and let me know. I didn't do all this typing for nothing!!
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lol. I cant ride it now, im charging my battery because it died. after I ride it to school tomorrow ill let you know.
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