Hi,
two questions.
1. I have a 1991 alfa romeo, and it's getting increasingly harder to put in second gear without that crunching noise. Alfa's generally have a tight gearbox(whatever that means) but 2nd gear is a little ridiculous.. Its worse changing down to second than changing up also. Some one told me it's got something to do with the syncro mesh, what does that mean? And should I be double clutching to get into second.. and if so, what is double clutching?
Also my flatmates have been having an argument over changing gears without using the clutch, i wikki'd it and it says its all about matching the revs or whatever. What I want to know is whether or not it is bad for your car to do, if you do it successfully I mean? Like I realise doing it with force and not properly is bad for it, but if you can do it, is it bad?
K, that turned into a million questions, as you can tell I'm fairly clueless when it comes to cars, so any help would be awsome.
:)
Thanks
Changing gears without a clutch, and double clutching?
Check the clutch plate, may be worn. You double clutch big rigs, not cars they can't handle it.
Changing gears without a clutch, and double clutching?
The synchromesh is toast and so is your piggy bank. sorry . these are nice cars but not cheap
you have a messed up synchro and its not going to get any better/the trans has to be opened up and new synchros installed//soon you wont be able to get it gear and hold it there and you may have severe gear damage as a result//// those alfas are slightly delicate and temperamental
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Is there something wrong with my clutch?
Hello, recently my clutch is 'jerking' when I change gear (can be any gear)
It never used to do this until about a week ago, my normal driving habits haven't changed, but the clutch is like a learner driver learning clutch control or something.
Car: 97 Ford Fiesta
Any one got any suggestions?
Is there something wrong with my clutch?
it will jerk if you let off the clutch too fast.
Is there something wrong with my clutch?
The cable may be partially seized.
If no cable,could be patially seized master or slave cylinder.
Could also be oil on the clutch plate,or the clutch needs changing.
bearings worn? plates contaminated with oil?
It never used to do this until about a week ago, my normal driving habits haven't changed, but the clutch is like a learner driver learning clutch control or something.
Car: 97 Ford Fiesta
Any one got any suggestions?
Is there something wrong with my clutch?
it will jerk if you let off the clutch too fast.
Is there something wrong with my clutch?
The cable may be partially seized.
If no cable,could be patially seized master or slave cylinder.
Could also be oil on the clutch plate,or the clutch needs changing.
bearings worn? plates contaminated with oil?
Dirty Clutch fluid?
My clutch fluid is very, very dirty, but works well. What are the benefits for changing the clutch fluid of a vehicle.
Dirty Clutch fluid?
The best reason is to prevent failures%26gt;
Dirty Clutch fluid?
the best reason for doing this ,it will make the clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder last longer,that's a good enough reason right there for changing it,good luck with it.
Yes the dirty fluid has particials and water in it and that wears the seals out faster-- most vehicals use one of the types of brake fluid read the 2nd paragraph in the site below the hydralic clutch cylinder is the same as your master cylinder for your brakes as far as the operation of the system goes-- good luck
If your clutch fluid is very dirty, it's quite possibly just a matter of time before your clutch pedal sinks to the floor...I'd recommend having the system cycled with clean fluid a couple times, but you could just wait till the system goes and replace the items then. That might make more sense, considering the current condition.
Dirty Clutch fluid?
The best reason is to prevent failures%26gt;
Dirty Clutch fluid?
the best reason for doing this ,it will make the clutch master cylinder and the slave cylinder last longer,that's a good enough reason right there for changing it,good luck with it.
Yes the dirty fluid has particials and water in it and that wears the seals out faster-- most vehicals use one of the types of brake fluid read the 2nd paragraph in the site below the hydralic clutch cylinder is the same as your master cylinder for your brakes as far as the operation of the system goes-- good luck
If your clutch fluid is very dirty, it's quite possibly just a matter of time before your clutch pedal sinks to the floor...I'd recommend having the system cycled with clean fluid a couple times, but you could just wait till the system goes and replace the items then. That might make more sense, considering the current condition.
Change a clutch in a 1997 Suzuki RM80 dirt bike?
does anyone know any sites or diagrams anything that can help me learn how to change the clutch plates in my dirt bike 1997 Suzuki RM80
Change a clutch in a 1997 Suzuki RM80 dirt bike?
It is soooooooo easy...First drain your oil...Then pull the side cover off the right side of your motor..Take the bolts out of your clutch basket..Should be a 9mm socket..Pull the outer plate out and you will be able to see your plates..Pull all your plates out..might have to use 2 small screwdrivers to get them out..go easy and make sure not to bend anything..You might have to use your steel plates if you didn't buy new...
Start putting in your new plates...start with a fiber plate and then a steel then a fiber and then a steel..and on and on...As long as you started with a fiber and ended with a fiber your good as gold..Put your plate back on...there might be a mark that you have to line up on your plate and your clutch boss..Like a dot and a little arrow so the plate fits all the way on..Now start putting your springs and bolts back on just snug..Once they are all snug..start to tighten them just a little more then snug..tighten one and then go across from theta one and tighten another and then across from that one..cris-cross..Do not tighten them too tight..don't want to break any....ok...now the side cover and gasket...if you broke your gasket get a new one...don't want it to leak..side cover bolts..just past snug...don't break one off....Your goood to go...
Change a clutch in a 1997 Suzuki RM80 dirt bike?
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Change a clutch in a 1997 Suzuki RM80 dirt bike?
It is soooooooo easy...First drain your oil...Then pull the side cover off the right side of your motor..Take the bolts out of your clutch basket..Should be a 9mm socket..Pull the outer plate out and you will be able to see your plates..Pull all your plates out..might have to use 2 small screwdrivers to get them out..go easy and make sure not to bend anything..You might have to use your steel plates if you didn't buy new...
Start putting in your new plates...start with a fiber plate and then a steel then a fiber and then a steel..and on and on...As long as you started with a fiber and ended with a fiber your good as gold..Put your plate back on...there might be a mark that you have to line up on your plate and your clutch boss..Like a dot and a little arrow so the plate fits all the way on..Now start putting your springs and bolts back on just snug..Once they are all snug..start to tighten them just a little more then snug..tighten one and then go across from theta one and tighten another and then across from that one..cris-cross..Do not tighten them too tight..don't want to break any....ok...now the side cover and gasket...if you broke your gasket get a new one...don't want it to leak..side cover bolts..just past snug...don't break one off....Your goood to go...
Change a clutch in a 1997 Suzuki RM80 dirt bike?
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Fiat brava diesel clutch change?
any body ever had the clutch done and was it a
big/expensive job thank you
Fiat brava diesel clutch change?
most you should expect to pay is 拢300 all done, it's about 4 hours plus parts, decent kit costs around 拢80 plus vat
Average labour costs 拢40 per hour
4hours times 拢40 = 拢160
parts at 拢80
拢240 + vat
拢282
Fiat brava diesel clutch change?
It was a blow to my wallet. It really was a ********
拢500
clutches in spain average price (parts only 250 euros) then labourcat parameter
big/expensive job thank you
Fiat brava diesel clutch change?
most you should expect to pay is 拢300 all done, it's about 4 hours plus parts, decent kit costs around 拢80 plus vat
Average labour costs 拢40 per hour
4hours times 拢40 = 拢160
parts at 拢80
拢240 + vat
拢282
Fiat brava diesel clutch change?
It was a blow to my wallet. It really was a ********
拢500
clutches in spain average price (parts only 250 euros) then labour
Any driving simulation games online my sister can practice driving with?
My sister has just got her provisional licence and since my car is currently being fixed (and she can't afford lessons yet) I wondered if there was a game or something online that will help her understand the clutch, changing gears and how to drive, basically. I don't really want to have to download something so it would be good if it was a %26quot;game%26quot; you play online rather than download and play.
Any driving simulation games online my sister can practice driving with?
the best practice is to get out there and drive. no game can replace that.
Any driving simulation games online my sister can practice driving with?
TRY THIS WWW.JEEPGAMES.COM AND GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND CLICK AND THE game called ROAD READY STREET WISE 2.0
try here - http://www.go-red.co.uk/
Sorry, driving isn't something you can learn on line via games.
dont bother stick to a car the games are rubbish
Any driving simulation games online my sister can practice driving with?
the best practice is to get out there and drive. no game can replace that.
Any driving simulation games online my sister can practice driving with?
TRY THIS WWW.JEEPGAMES.COM AND GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND CLICK AND THE game called ROAD READY STREET WISE 2.0
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try here - http://www.go-red.co.uk/
Sorry, driving isn't something you can learn on line via games.
dont bother stick to a car the games are rubbish
Motorcycle gear change and clutch?
I am a new rider and I have couple of questions.
Say you're at a stop signal on first gear. When you move, do u hold in the clutch once, and shift to 3 or 4 or 5... gear? Or... do you hold the clutch, go to second gear, let go of the clutch, then throttle, then hold the clutch in again, go to third gear.... and keep doing that. What is the proper way, and what is the most common way? Does the same thing apply to downshifting?
Motorcycle gear change and clutch?
Disengage/reengage clutch PER gear shift.
Just like a car. Most bike gearboxes, being sequential, don't often change more than 1 gear at a time very well. They need the load to shift properly.
Especially for downshifts. If you drop too many cogs on a single clutch on a big 4T the engine compression will lock the back wheel (2Ts and slipper clutches excluded)
read some books, and have a hunt on net for gear change techniques.
On the downshifts, u want to be blipping the throttle while u have the clutch in, so that u are matching the rpm to the next gear.
For upshifts, to make it smooth, you Want to Lightly %26quot;preload%26quot; the gearlever with your toe while you have the gas on. Then try to roll off the gas and pull the clutch in simultaneously and lift your toe a little harder all at the same time. The gear should just smoothly snick in, so smooth u can barely feel it. Then clutch out and then smoothly onto the gas.
It's also feasible to do clutchless upshifts just by preloading the gearlever and gettng partially off the gas. But save those for when u can do clutched changes properly and u are on the track (works best from full throttle)
Motorcycle gear change and clutch?
Might pay to do a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. If you don't know this basic stuff, there's probably a heap of other stuff you don't know either.
Say you're at a stop signal on first gear. When you move, do u hold in the clutch once, and shift to 3 or 4 or 5... gear? Or... do you hold the clutch, go to second gear, let go of the clutch, then throttle, then hold the clutch in again, go to third gear.... and keep doing that. What is the proper way, and what is the most common way? Does the same thing apply to downshifting?
Motorcycle gear change and clutch?
Disengage/reengage clutch PER gear shift.
Just like a car. Most bike gearboxes, being sequential, don't often change more than 1 gear at a time very well. They need the load to shift properly.
Especially for downshifts. If you drop too many cogs on a single clutch on a big 4T the engine compression will lock the back wheel (2Ts and slipper clutches excluded)
read some books, and have a hunt on net for gear change techniques.
On the downshifts, u want to be blipping the throttle while u have the clutch in, so that u are matching the rpm to the next gear.
For upshifts, to make it smooth, you Want to Lightly %26quot;preload%26quot; the gearlever with your toe while you have the gas on. Then try to roll off the gas and pull the clutch in simultaneously and lift your toe a little harder all at the same time. The gear should just smoothly snick in, so smooth u can barely feel it. Then clutch out and then smoothly onto the gas.
It's also feasible to do clutchless upshifts just by preloading the gearlever and gettng partially off the gas. But save those for when u can do clutched changes properly and u are on the track (works best from full throttle)
Motorcycle gear change and clutch?
Might pay to do a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. If you don't know this basic stuff, there's probably a heap of other stuff you don't know either.
How do i know when to change the clutch in my car?
sometimes it kicks out of a gear, and sometimes i go to shift and it makes a nasty gringing noise when the cluch is pushed and trying to shift into gear
How do i know when to change the clutch in my car?
That sounds less like a clutch problem and more like a transmission issue (bent forks or such inside). Clutches just slip when they need replacing due to wear or spring weakening.
How do i know when to change the clutch in my car?
If you don't know you better take it to a technician. Those symptoms aren't nessesarily caused by a bad clutch.
It looks like you need a new clutch and throw out bearing. it make the grinding noise because of the clutch plate being wore out and you are not able to push it (the clutch) far enough. good luck
How do i know when to change the clutch in my car?
That sounds less like a clutch problem and more like a transmission issue (bent forks or such inside). Clutches just slip when they need replacing due to wear or spring weakening.
How do i know when to change the clutch in my car?
If you don't know you better take it to a technician. Those symptoms aren't nessesarily caused by a bad clutch.
It looks like you need a new clutch and throw out bearing. it make the grinding noise because of the clutch plate being wore out and you are not able to push it (the clutch) far enough. good luck
2001 Nissan Xterra clutch change?
Just changed the clutch in my Nissan Xterra and it will not start. Have tried all combinations of connections or the three connectors located at the transmisson. It is a manual tranny and I'm going out of my mind! Anyone, have any ideas?
2001 Nissan Xterra clutch change?
Inside the truck look at the clutch pedal and the switch it hits when depressed. There is a plastic grommet that pushes the switch that may be broken to pieces on the floor. Grommet is about $5 dollars. Make sure your in neutral depress that clutch interlock switch with one finger and reach around and turn the key Neutral please or you will be chasing your truck. Other wise you may have dammaged the main fuse that is bolted in 120 or 140 amp big fuse in the fuse link box near the battery. Did you also hook up the ground wire to the starter bolt or forget the gray solonoid wire? jp.hudson@sbcglobal.net
2001 Nissan Xterra clutch change?
Inside the truck look at the clutch pedal and the switch it hits when depressed. There is a plastic grommet that pushes the switch that may be broken to pieces on the floor. Grommet is about $5 dollars. Make sure your in neutral depress that clutch interlock switch with one finger and reach around and turn the key Neutral please or you will be chasing your truck. Other wise you may have dammaged the main fuse that is bolted in 120 or 140 amp big fuse in the fuse link box near the battery. Did you also hook up the ground wire to the starter bolt or forget the gray solonoid wire? jp.hudson@sbcglobal.net
How easy or hard is it to change a clutch in a fiat punto 55 and about how much is the part.?
It all depends on how much you know about cars.If you know
nothing about how they work then i would suggest taking it
to a local garage for an estimate.No point in trying to do it
yourself and making a dogs breakfast of the job,you might do more damage without knowing and it will cost you more money in the long run.
How easy or hard is it to change a clutch in a fiat punto 55 and about how much is the part.?
Trust me mate, i'm 15 and i know that it has a bugger to do, you need to take the gearbox case off, and that is really really heavy, u also need to take of the flywheel which the clutch is attached to, if you put the clutch in the wrong way you will have 5 reverse gears and one forward gear. Mate get a garage to do it, it is a nightmare to do.
How easy or hard is it to change a clutch in a fiat punto 55 and about how much is the part.?
For a profesionnal it's an easy car for an smsnteur is a tough part because you need experience to do that and tools. Also you need special tools so you will put i center the cluch into the flyweel. The part costs about 80-100鈧?and includes the cluch set and bearing.higher mileage how to straighten hair with a flat iron
nothing about how they work then i would suggest taking it
to a local garage for an estimate.No point in trying to do it
yourself and making a dogs breakfast of the job,you might do more damage without knowing and it will cost you more money in the long run.
How easy or hard is it to change a clutch in a fiat punto 55 and about how much is the part.?
Trust me mate, i'm 15 and i know that it has a bugger to do, you need to take the gearbox case off, and that is really really heavy, u also need to take of the flywheel which the clutch is attached to, if you put the clutch in the wrong way you will have 5 reverse gears and one forward gear. Mate get a garage to do it, it is a nightmare to do.
How easy or hard is it to change a clutch in a fiat punto 55 and about how much is the part.?
For a profesionnal it's an easy car for an smsnteur is a tough part because you need experience to do that and tools. Also you need special tools so you will put i center the cluch into the flyweel. The part costs about 80-100鈧?and includes the cluch set and bearing.
Changing Water pump on a 97 Dodge Dakota w/v-8. How do I get the fan and clutch seperated from the pump?
I've taken the pump off. The three hoses are removed. I have the impeller, the front of the pump, the drive pulley, a large bronze nut, the fan and the clutch. Does the replacement pump come with a fan and clutch on it? How do I seperate the two?
Changing Water pump on a 97 Dodge Dakota w/v-8. How do I get the fan and clutch seperated from the pump?
No you must take the fan clutch and fan off, that's not easy sometimes, usually the fan and clutch are pulled off using a pulling tool before you remove the pump, take it to a machine shop or Auto zone may help pull it. good luck
Changing Water pump on a 97 Dodge Dakota w/v-8. How do I get the fan and clutch seperated from the pump?
the fan screwes onto the water pump get a wrench that fits and screw it off(left hand thread)also you will probly need to hit the wrench to break it loose.
The fan clutch (and the fan bolted to it) threads onto the water pump. You can rent a fan clutch service tool at any parts store that rents or loans automotive service tools.
ITS A TWO PART WRENCH SYSTEM USED TO REMOVE IT AND IT COUNTA CLOCK WISE BORROW IT FROM AUTO ZONE IT WILL BE A DEPOSIT FOR IT BECAUSE YOU DON'T WANT TO BUY IT BECAUSE YOU WON'T USE IT FOR THE LIFE OF THAT CAR GOOD LUCK....
the pump is sold by its self.
should be 4 bolts on the fan to remove
Changing Water pump on a 97 Dodge Dakota w/v-8. How do I get the fan and clutch seperated from the pump?
No you must take the fan clutch and fan off, that's not easy sometimes, usually the fan and clutch are pulled off using a pulling tool before you remove the pump, take it to a machine shop or Auto zone may help pull it. good luck
Changing Water pump on a 97 Dodge Dakota w/v-8. How do I get the fan and clutch seperated from the pump?
the fan screwes onto the water pump get a wrench that fits and screw it off(left hand thread)also you will probly need to hit the wrench to break it loose.
The fan clutch (and the fan bolted to it) threads onto the water pump. You can rent a fan clutch service tool at any parts store that rents or loans automotive service tools.
ITS A TWO PART WRENCH SYSTEM USED TO REMOVE IT AND IT COUNTA CLOCK WISE BORROW IT FROM AUTO ZONE IT WILL BE A DEPOSIT FOR IT BECAUSE YOU DON'T WANT TO BUY IT BECAUSE YOU WON'T USE IT FOR THE LIFE OF THAT CAR GOOD LUCK....
the pump is sold by its self.
should be 4 bolts on the fan to remove
Honda si 04 clutch diagnostics?
My car started to have problems with 3rd gear. when i take off fast and i change gears fast. 3rd gear grinds, but when i take off slow, i does not grind. I keep looking for the oil trans but i can not find it. Can any one give me a diagnostic. everything started today this afternoon. car is 46,000m. Do i need i disk clutch change? or what diagnostic would anybody one give me? I will appreciate all you help? thank you.
Honda si 04 clutch diagnostics?
if it is only grinding in one gear there is an internal problem with the transmission. from your description it sounds like the synchronizers for third gear are damaged causing them to not readily align and cause the %26quot;gear clash%26quot; on hard shifts. when you shift on slower speeds you give the synchros more time to align and there is no noise.
there is also the possiblity that the shift fork that moves the synchro for thrid is damaged rather than the synchros or that both the shift fork and the synchro sleeve or synchros are damaged.
In any case, the trans will have to come out to repair this condition. It is not a clutch problem--with a clutch wear issue you would have the gear clash in all gears on upshifts and downshifts
hope that helps
Honda si 04 clutch diagnostics?
either the clutch isn't fulley engaged or you got bad 3rd gear synchros
Honda si 04 clutch diagnostics?
if it is only grinding in one gear there is an internal problem with the transmission. from your description it sounds like the synchronizers for third gear are damaged causing them to not readily align and cause the %26quot;gear clash%26quot; on hard shifts. when you shift on slower speeds you give the synchros more time to align and there is no noise.
there is also the possiblity that the shift fork that moves the synchro for thrid is damaged rather than the synchros or that both the shift fork and the synchro sleeve or synchros are damaged.
In any case, the trans will have to come out to repair this condition. It is not a clutch problem--with a clutch wear issue you would have the gear clash in all gears on upshifts and downshifts
hope that helps
Honda si 04 clutch diagnostics?
either the clutch isn't fulley engaged or you got bad 3rd gear synchros
My 98 dodge dakota overheats easily wen the temp outside gets hotter.ive changed the fan clutch n water pump?
when the temp outside gets hotter even in the low seventys my truck starts getting hot...it gets hotter n hotter as the temp goes up. I have changed the water pump and fan clutch..the radiator fluid flushed recently with the water pump change. it doesn't act like its the thermostat goin up n down.
My 98 dodge dakota overheats easily wen the temp outside gets hotter.ive changed the fan clutch n water pump?
ALONG WITH THE OTHER ANSWERS HAVE YOU CHECKED THE BELT TENSION-ER IF IT IS NOT FREE MOVING AND APPLYING THE RIGHT PRESSURE THE BELT COULD BE SLIPPING AS IT WARMS UP . THE HOTTER IT GETS OUTSIDE THE MORE THE SERPENTINE BELT CAN EXPAND
My 98 dodge dakota overheats easily wen the temp outside gets hotter.ive changed the fan clutch n water pump?
You need to check the quality of your coolant. A coolant
gauge would tell you if your coolant is good. Your thermostate
could be stuck closed.
I would check the coolant temperature sending unit and the thermostat even though you think it works they can be tricky and they are really cheap about ($15).
You have done the high dollars items. Have you check the radator cap for the proper presure. This cap control the temper of the water by lowing the bolling point of the water, Your T Stat could be only open part way. This will cause the engine to get hot. Those items is what I would look at.
My 98 dodge dakota overheats easily wen the temp outside gets hotter.ive changed the fan clutch n water pump?
ALONG WITH THE OTHER ANSWERS HAVE YOU CHECKED THE BELT TENSION-ER IF IT IS NOT FREE MOVING AND APPLYING THE RIGHT PRESSURE THE BELT COULD BE SLIPPING AS IT WARMS UP . THE HOTTER IT GETS OUTSIDE THE MORE THE SERPENTINE BELT CAN EXPAND
My 98 dodge dakota overheats easily wen the temp outside gets hotter.ive changed the fan clutch n water pump?
You need to check the quality of your coolant. A coolant
gauge would tell you if your coolant is good. Your thermostate
could be stuck closed.
I would check the coolant temperature sending unit and the thermostat even though you think it works they can be tricky and they are really cheap about ($15).
You have done the high dollars items. Have you check the radator cap for the proper presure. This cap control the temper of the water by lowing the bolling point of the water, Your T Stat could be only open part way. This will cause the engine to get hot. Those items is what I would look at.
Stamford motor sports?? any reviews? i am going to get my clutch changed there?
i have a honda cbr 2002 f4i and i need clutch work done there talking about keeping the bike for 5 days when there only charging for a two hour job is that about correct? and there charging me 480 for everything
Stamford motor sports?? any reviews? i am going to get my clutch changed there?
I also posted this ??? on my other account
Stamford motor sports?? any reviews? i am going to get my clutch changed there?
I also posted this ??? on my other account
1984 honda accord clutch system?
how to ajust the clutch, and how to change the clutch
1984 honda accord clutch system?
First you jack the car up and get under it and tighten the adjustment rod.
To replace it just losen the bolts and make surte it is in nutrual and slide it out
I hope this will help you
1984 honda accord clutch system?
google it
Young Boy sounds like he has the right answer. You could get more detail at honda-tech.com
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1984 honda accord clutch system?
First you jack the car up and get under it and tighten the adjustment rod.
To replace it just losen the bolts and make surte it is in nutrual and slide it out
I hope this will help you
1984 honda accord clutch system?
google it
Young Boy sounds like he has the right answer. You could get more detail at honda-tech.com
honda-tech.com
How do i change the clutch cable on my rs125?
or can any1 tell me were the engine adjuster 4 the clutch cable is
How do i change the clutch cable on my rs125?
I got a really good idea for you .. buy the manuel for the bike, tells you all the stuff you need to know! Or take it to a shop.
How do i change the clutch cable on my rs125?
I got a really good idea for you .. buy the manuel for the bike, tells you all the stuff you need to know! Or take it to a shop.
When changing gears on a motorcycle how far do you squeeze the clutch?
Is it neccesary to squeeze down all the way or just in the friction zone.
When changing gears on a motorcycle how far do you squeeze the clutch?
bikes are fitted with a sequential constant mesh gearbox,
you need the clutch to take off from a stand still..
once the bike is moving you can change gear without damaging the gearbox.
to do this.. accelerate in first gear.. apply a small amount of pressure to the gear lever.. roll off the accelerator for a split second %26amp; the bike will change gear.. allowing you to reapply the accelerator..
I use the clutch most of the time.. but only enough to change gear.. you dont have to pull it in all the way..
going down the gears is a bit trickier as you have to accelerate for the bike to change down without the clutch..
blipping the throtle as you change down helps.. as this increases the engine revs to match the speed of the bike..
slipper clutches are fitted to large performance machines..
they allow you to change from say sixth gear to first gear by pulling in the clutch.. %26amp; when you release the clutch the back end is stopped from locking up by the slip effect
hope this helps... but if you dont beleive me .. just go to the local bike shop(preferably one that sponsers racers) %26amp; chat to the mechanic.. most are willing to chat %26amp; give information to new riders...
When changing gears on a motorcycle how far do you squeeze the clutch?
Actually it depends on your momentum. It's fairly common for sport bike riders to shift without the clutch while at speed. It's not typically recommended as this practice has the tendency to cause additional wear on the transmission.
I'd say from stop you'll want to engage the clutch as far as you can. While moving it becomes less important other than how much speed you loose in the process (if that matters at all)
If you trying to speed shift just squeeze it in to where it will just come out of the friction zone. you can adjust your clutch so this happen sooner on the pull of the clutch or at the top of the pull. this can be hard on the bike. for normal riding just pull it all the way in cuts down on ware.
Squeeze just enough as you feel the pressure of pulling to disengage the clutch and then shift gears.
tip: Do it altogether in a quick smooth motion. Its not necessary to squezze tight.
meke sure to have some play on the clutch if not u burn the clutch then ur suppose to go all the way down but new bikes have slippery clutch which mean only nedd to use the cluch to take off after 4 or 5 k rpm not need of clutch
Just enough to break the torque Not really all the way
When changing gears on a motorcycle how far do you squeeze the clutch?
bikes are fitted with a sequential constant mesh gearbox,
you need the clutch to take off from a stand still..
once the bike is moving you can change gear without damaging the gearbox.
to do this.. accelerate in first gear.. apply a small amount of pressure to the gear lever.. roll off the accelerator for a split second %26amp; the bike will change gear.. allowing you to reapply the accelerator..
I use the clutch most of the time.. but only enough to change gear.. you dont have to pull it in all the way..
going down the gears is a bit trickier as you have to accelerate for the bike to change down without the clutch..
blipping the throtle as you change down helps.. as this increases the engine revs to match the speed of the bike..
slipper clutches are fitted to large performance machines..
they allow you to change from say sixth gear to first gear by pulling in the clutch.. %26amp; when you release the clutch the back end is stopped from locking up by the slip effect
hope this helps... but if you dont beleive me .. just go to the local bike shop(preferably one that sponsers racers) %26amp; chat to the mechanic.. most are willing to chat %26amp; give information to new riders...
When changing gears on a motorcycle how far do you squeeze the clutch?
Actually it depends on your momentum. It's fairly common for sport bike riders to shift without the clutch while at speed. It's not typically recommended as this practice has the tendency to cause additional wear on the transmission.
I'd say from stop you'll want to engage the clutch as far as you can. While moving it becomes less important other than how much speed you loose in the process (if that matters at all)
If you trying to speed shift just squeeze it in to where it will just come out of the friction zone. you can adjust your clutch so this happen sooner on the pull of the clutch or at the top of the pull. this can be hard on the bike. for normal riding just pull it all the way in cuts down on ware.
Squeeze just enough as you feel the pressure of pulling to disengage the clutch and then shift gears.
tip: Do it altogether in a quick smooth motion. Its not necessary to squezze tight.
meke sure to have some play on the clutch if not u burn the clutch then ur suppose to go all the way down but new bikes have slippery clutch which mean only nedd to use the cluch to take off after 4 or 5 k rpm not need of clutch
Just enough to break the torque Not really all the way
Got the case off but cant the clutch?
I have a 1983 xr200 and we are trying to change the clutch we got the case off and there is a peice beside the clutch to the right we cant get it off plz someone help
Got the case off but cant the clutch?
That would be the oil pump %26amp; oil filter.
http://www.bikebandit.com/parts/
Go to - your bike - Oil Pump
Remove cover # 2
Turn gear # 6 until the 2 large holes give you access to the screws behind the gear - remove the screws and the oil pump.
The oil filter works by centrifugal force.
Any crud in the oil, is flung to the outside of cover # 11
Remove the cover and clean inside of it.
Got the case off but cant the clutch?
That would be the oil pump %26amp; oil filter.
http://www.bikebandit.com/parts/
Go to - your bike - Oil Pump
Remove cover # 2
Turn gear # 6 until the 2 large holes give you access to the screws behind the gear - remove the screws and the oil pump.
The oil filter works by centrifugal force.
Any crud in the oil, is flung to the outside of cover # 11
Remove the cover and clean inside of it.
Vectra 1.8 GLS , cuts out periodically when you dip the clutch, even when changing gear.?
This problem doesn't always happen. Sometimes the engine is so quiet you cant hear it. sometimes it is racing. When it is in a %26quot;mood%26quot; it will cut out regardless. ie, when stationary and the gears are in neutral. changing down gears from third to second, changing from first to reverse, making it very hard to park. It does it whether its first thing in the morning or even at the end of a long drive. Other times it is very smooth and quiet and to be honest a lovely drive. We cannot put a proper routine to it or work it out. I am suspicious of maybe a fuel blockage, or muck in the carb. Any suggestion will be helpful. We took it to a vauxhall dealer and he recommended changing the rocker cover and breather pipes. So we did do, and we changed the spark plugs too, but it still does it. Please help!
Vectra 1.8 GLS , cuts out periodically when you dip the clutch, even when changing gear.?
Hey there,
You are not alone.
Have a search on teh web for %26quot;Vectra stall throttle%26quot; and you will be amazed. Also have a look at the previous questions below.
Good luck !
This is probably the %26quot;EGR%26quot; valve .
Doe the car Idle erratically most on a warm start but is fine on a cold start ?
http://www.parkers.co.uk/advice/forum/to鈥?/a>
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Vauxhall_vectr鈥?/a>
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/i鈥?/a>
http://www.cavweb-forums.co.uk/showthrea鈥?/a>
Vectra 1.8 GLS , cuts out periodically when you dip the clutch, even when changing gear.?
An unusual fault but surely this car has fuel injection.The remedy you have had recomended is absurb.Because the engine cuts out when depressing the clutch pedal suggest that as the pedal goes down it has to be touching a wire or a cut out valve.Your comment on when the engine is racing suggests that what i have said is a possibility and wouldnt think such a big deal.
have a look under the carb it sits on a rubber housing this could have a split in it and this could cut the engine hope this helps good luck
Your injection chanber needs cleaning.
Hi,
I had a Vectra. On injection cars the Idle speed (Throttle) control valve (Sometimes called cold-start valve) can gets gummed up if it has bad mixture or bad breathers or just too many insects get in it, lol. That causes exactly what you are talking about - when the clutch is depressed, the engine has to use a bit of power to help it and can cut out if the idle valve is screwed. Can cut out anytime it feels like it tho.
You can clean the idle valve (If you can find it) by spraying aerosol can of carb cleaner into it. Might need to do it once in a while to keep it clean.
Are you SURE it has a carb? Nearly all are injection. Still, maybe a loose/leaking vacuum pipe if it IS a carb - explains why dealer said breathers.
In any case, a minor engine service (Like plugs, leads) helps. Am surprised a Vauxhall dealer was so rubbish - take it to an independant. Try to find a respectable looking independant who actually RACES cars - they know what they are doing engine wise. Go to your local Autograss track and ask them - you'll have a GREAT day out and some real advice :)
(Says me, lol)
My only other advice is don't own a Vectra. Older Vaux's are great but Vectra is a bit sad, sorry :(
Hi
There was a breather modification recommended for earlier Vectras designed to combat the very problem you are experiencing.
The modification consists of a filter being fitted between the rocker cover and the breather in the form of a small black box or similar, which stops oil from contaminating the idle control valve/throttle body.
The modification can also mean fitting a modified idle control valve and adjusting the base idle setting slightly.
Ask your Vauxhall dealer to check for this mod and if required, carry it out.
Cheers
Geordie
Vectra 1.8 GLS , cuts out periodically when you dip the clutch, even when changing gear.?
Hey there,
You are not alone.
Have a search on teh web for %26quot;Vectra stall throttle%26quot; and you will be amazed. Also have a look at the previous questions below.
Good luck !
This is probably the %26quot;EGR%26quot; valve .
Doe the car Idle erratically most on a warm start but is fine on a cold start ?
http://www.parkers.co.uk/advice/forum/to鈥?/a>
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Vauxhall_vectr鈥?/a>
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/i鈥?/a>
http://www.cavweb-forums.co.uk/showthrea鈥?/a>
Vectra 1.8 GLS , cuts out periodically when you dip the clutch, even when changing gear.?
An unusual fault but surely this car has fuel injection.The remedy you have had recomended is absurb.Because the engine cuts out when depressing the clutch pedal suggest that as the pedal goes down it has to be touching a wire or a cut out valve.Your comment on when the engine is racing suggests that what i have said is a possibility and wouldnt think such a big deal.
have a look under the carb it sits on a rubber housing this could have a split in it and this could cut the engine hope this helps good luck
Your injection chanber needs cleaning.
Hi,
I had a Vectra. On injection cars the Idle speed (Throttle) control valve (Sometimes called cold-start valve) can gets gummed up if it has bad mixture or bad breathers or just too many insects get in it, lol. That causes exactly what you are talking about - when the clutch is depressed, the engine has to use a bit of power to help it and can cut out if the idle valve is screwed. Can cut out anytime it feels like it tho.
You can clean the idle valve (If you can find it) by spraying aerosol can of carb cleaner into it. Might need to do it once in a while to keep it clean.
Are you SURE it has a carb? Nearly all are injection. Still, maybe a loose/leaking vacuum pipe if it IS a carb - explains why dealer said breathers.
In any case, a minor engine service (Like plugs, leads) helps. Am surprised a Vauxhall dealer was so rubbish - take it to an independant. Try to find a respectable looking independant who actually RACES cars - they know what they are doing engine wise. Go to your local Autograss track and ask them - you'll have a GREAT day out and some real advice :)
(Says me, lol)
My only other advice is don't own a Vectra. Older Vaux's are great but Vectra is a bit sad, sorry :(
Hi
There was a breather modification recommended for earlier Vectras designed to combat the very problem you are experiencing.
The modification consists of a filter being fitted between the rocker cover and the breather in the form of a small black box or similar, which stops oil from contaminating the idle control valve/throttle body.
The modification can also mean fitting a modified idle control valve and adjusting the base idle setting slightly.
Ask your Vauxhall dealer to check for this mod and if required, carry it out.
Cheers
Geordie
Is it true that gears can be shifting without using the clutch on a motorbike, and any negative effects?
Is it true that gears can be shifting without using the clutch on a motorbike, and any negative effects? This applies to vehicles using sequential transmissions. As usual, changing gears is done when you let go of the throttle first, pull the clutch, change gears, and then throttle up again. Some people, who claim you can change without the clutch, simply let go of the thottle and change the gear, and throttle up again. ALthough i never do this, i always use the clutch, I always throttle down and engage the clutch simultaneously, and THEN change the gears.
NOTE: The sequential manual transmission (or sequential manual gearbox) is a type of manual transmission used on motorcycles and high-performance cars for auto racing, where gears are selected in order, and direct access to specific gears is not possible.
With traditional manual transmissions, the driver can move from any gear, to any gear, by moving the shifter to the appropriate position. This type of transmission is often referred to as a H-pattern because of the path that the shift lever takes as it selects the various gears. A clutch must be disengaged before the new gear is selected, to disengage the running engine from the transmission, thus stopping all torque transfer. In auto racing, this process is slow and prone to human error; hence the development of the sequential transmission. A true sequential transmission will very often use dog clutch engagement rather than the more usual syncromesh as fitted to a normal H-pattern road car gearbox. Engagement using dogs only requires a very brief interruption of engine torque to complete a shift into any adjacent gear. This allows shifting between gears without the use of the clutch. The clutch would normally be used only for standing starts.
Is it true that gears can be shifting without using the clutch on a motorbike, and any negative effects?
You can do this on most bikes if you match the engine speed to the new gear to be engaged. It will produce accelerater gearbox wear particularly to the undercut selector dogs and as you will not be racing on the road there is nothing to be gained from it so no point doing it.
Is it true that gears can be shifting without using the clutch on a motorbike, and any negative effects?
Definitely possible, both up and down (with practice).
The reason it can be done on a m/c more easily is that bikes have a reduction gear between the engine and transmission (called the %26quot;primary drive), which reduces the gearbox rotation by up to a factor of 3. Since the 'box is only rotating about 1/3 as fast as the engine, and is a constant-mesh design with (as you say) dog clutches, clutchless changes can be easily effected BUT......... it's better if you nip the clutch just a little. You don't have to fully disengage it; just enough for a bit of slippage. In spite of what most people will probably tell you, after a while this partial disengagement thing becomes second nature, and you'll find yourself making changes as smoothly as an auto box.
Certainly it is possible, I do it a lot.
No bad effects as long as you use the throttle properly to synchronize the gears and engine speed.
It will make you a better rider. I shift without using the clutch in all my vehicles, motorcycles, truck, and car, no damage at all, ever.
I don't do it just 'cuz I want my bike to last, metal frags will ruin your trans. But if you don't care I don't care, and those rice-burners get bought and sold all the time after they've been beat to death. I ride a classic that I plan to keep 'till I die. (It's a '48 that's still going strong.)
i have a nice old classic bike with a shaft drive.
the clutch works so i use it.
i dont recommend not using it as i dont like a heap of metal dust accumulating in the transmission with the obvious consequence things are just going to get from bad to worse.
i would only grudgingly approve if you had fallen of and had to get home due to location or a snapped clutch cable and cannot be bothered to change the cable from the front brake over (mine fits)
to sum it up
if the clutch works, use it ,anyone is mad not to.
bikes are not like trucks where this not using the clutch is common.pc or mac textbox
NOTE: The sequential manual transmission (or sequential manual gearbox) is a type of manual transmission used on motorcycles and high-performance cars for auto racing, where gears are selected in order, and direct access to specific gears is not possible.
With traditional manual transmissions, the driver can move from any gear, to any gear, by moving the shifter to the appropriate position. This type of transmission is often referred to as a H-pattern because of the path that the shift lever takes as it selects the various gears. A clutch must be disengaged before the new gear is selected, to disengage the running engine from the transmission, thus stopping all torque transfer. In auto racing, this process is slow and prone to human error; hence the development of the sequential transmission. A true sequential transmission will very often use dog clutch engagement rather than the more usual syncromesh as fitted to a normal H-pattern road car gearbox. Engagement using dogs only requires a very brief interruption of engine torque to complete a shift into any adjacent gear. This allows shifting between gears without the use of the clutch. The clutch would normally be used only for standing starts.
Is it true that gears can be shifting without using the clutch on a motorbike, and any negative effects?
You can do this on most bikes if you match the engine speed to the new gear to be engaged. It will produce accelerater gearbox wear particularly to the undercut selector dogs and as you will not be racing on the road there is nothing to be gained from it so no point doing it.
Is it true that gears can be shifting without using the clutch on a motorbike, and any negative effects?
Definitely possible, both up and down (with practice).
The reason it can be done on a m/c more easily is that bikes have a reduction gear between the engine and transmission (called the %26quot;primary drive), which reduces the gearbox rotation by up to a factor of 3. Since the 'box is only rotating about 1/3 as fast as the engine, and is a constant-mesh design with (as you say) dog clutches, clutchless changes can be easily effected BUT......... it's better if you nip the clutch just a little. You don't have to fully disengage it; just enough for a bit of slippage. In spite of what most people will probably tell you, after a while this partial disengagement thing becomes second nature, and you'll find yourself making changes as smoothly as an auto box.
Certainly it is possible, I do it a lot.
No bad effects as long as you use the throttle properly to synchronize the gears and engine speed.
It will make you a better rider. I shift without using the clutch in all my vehicles, motorcycles, truck, and car, no damage at all, ever.
I don't do it just 'cuz I want my bike to last, metal frags will ruin your trans. But if you don't care I don't care, and those rice-burners get bought and sold all the time after they've been beat to death. I ride a classic that I plan to keep 'till I die. (It's a '48 that's still going strong.)
i have a nice old classic bike with a shaft drive.
the clutch works so i use it.
i dont recommend not using it as i dont like a heap of metal dust accumulating in the transmission with the obvious consequence things are just going to get from bad to worse.
i would only grudgingly approve if you had fallen of and had to get home due to location or a snapped clutch cable and cannot be bothered to change the cable from the front brake over (mine fits)
to sum it up
if the clutch works, use it ,anyone is mad not to.
bikes are not like trucks where this not using the clutch is common.
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