Clutch Question

[montmil]

...that I think I already know the answer. Gulp.

My 1981 R65 has presented a bit of a shifting challenge ever since I've owned it. I have become pretty adept at matching road speed to engine revs but it's not always easy.

With the recent chat regarding clutch cable adjustments, this seems as good a time as any to get some input form the R65 brotherhood as to whether or not I'm close to a clutch replacement in the '81. Check the attached photos; one from the 1981 and one from the smoothie shiftn' 1983.



This is the best adjustment I've been able to achieve with the '81. Note the small amount of clutch pushrod showing. Barely enough to snug the adjuster nut. This is the area of concern.



This is a shot of the 1983. Plenty of pushrod and a smooth gearbox.

Opinions? Thoughts? Donations

Monte

[Bob_Roller]

I'd say your clutch is worn .

If you wanted to try this, the adjuster bolt is a common metric thread .

You could try a longer adjustment bolt, I got one at ACE hardware, Lowes home improvement store may have a suitable replacement as well .

I think the longest bolt you can fit in there, is about a quarter inch longer than the OEM bolt .

It's not going to fix your worn clutch, but may give you a bit more use out of it .

[montmil]

I'd say your clutch is worn .

If you wanted to try this, the adjuster bolt is a common metric thread .

You could try a longer adjustemt bolt, I got one at ACE hardware, Lowes home improvment store may have a suitable replacement as well .

I think the longest bolt you can fit in there, is about a quarter inch longer than the OEM bolt .

It's not going to fix your worn clutch, but may give you a bit more use out of it .

Airhead Simple! I'll give it a try, Bob. Then I'll start collecting aluminum cans to swap for clutch parts. 8-)

Monte

[Bob_Roller]

Depending on who you get the parts from, you're probably going to be around the $350-400 range when it's all done .

[montmil]

Depending on who you get the parts from, you're probably going to be around the $350-400 range when it's all done .

That's a lotta cans

Monte

[Bob_Roller]

Can you sell blood at the funeral home when you go there for free coffee and doughnuts ?

[Justin B.]

Good one, Bob!  [smiley=ROTFLMAO.gif]