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    I read somewhere in another thread that, Snow I believe it was, left the oil out too long and his wet clutch went dry. My case was dry for quite some time and I am wonder if this is going to happen to me and if it does what I can do about it (besides what he did )
    thanXS,
    JC
    '81 XS1100 SH

    Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

    Sep. 12th 2015

    RIP

  • #2
    Hey JC,

    Well, you certainly have oil in it now, and it's been soaking in it for a while, at least a few days! You could pull the left Ignition cover off, Put a bungie strap around the clutch handlebar lever pulling it in like you would at a stop in gear, put it in gear, then take a wrench and try to spin the engine, if you can spin it and the rear tire doesn't spin, then they shouldn't be binding/stuck and you should feel safe about starting it! If the rear wheel tries to spin, then the plates are sticking, not separating even with the clutch lever pulled! Good luck!
    T.C.
    T. C. Gresham
    81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
    79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
    History shows again and again,
    How nature points out the folly of men!

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    • #3
      If it is froze what will I have to do?
      JC
      '81 XS1100 SH

      Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

      Sep. 12th 2015

      RIP

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      • #4
        Well, like Snow did,

        You'll have to put it in gear with the engine off and try rocking it to break it loose. OR....you could drain the oil, pull the clutch cover off, pull the clutch basket out, pull the plates out, separate them, dunk them in oil, then put them back together!

        I'd try the rocking process first!? But, hopefully it won't be frozen!
        T.C.
        T. C. Gresham
        81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
        79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
        History shows again and again,
        How nature points out the folly of men!

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        • #5
          If you have to remove the clutch cover, there is a way to cheat, and not have to drain the oil. Just put the bike on the side stand. I you haven't overfilled it, it will drain towards the left, and will not spiill out when the clutch cover is removed. Besides, it is easier to get to the lower bolts when is leaning to the left. Loosen the six clutch bolts many turns, but do them equally. Don't remove them, just loosen them. Try engaging the trans and rocking the rear wheel backand forth. That may be enough to free them. Once free, slowly pour some oil over the discs, and allow it to seep in.

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          • #6
            Clutch Won't Disengage

            Easier way yet. Start in neutral. Warm up. Shut off. Place in gear. Hold rear brake on tight. Restart and let the starter break the clutch use.
            Ken/Sooke

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            • #7
              I don't know if I'm reading this post right. The clutch plates are stuck and won't disengage? Roll the bike outside and face it toward the garage wall, placing the front tire against the wall(Or a telephone pole, whatever just so it's a solid thing) Put in neutral, squeeze the clutch lever and rev it up a little, then knock it into first gear, keeping the clutch lever pulled. The bike will want to lurch forward, but can't as it's tire is against the wall. A couple of times doing this, and the plates will break free.
              "Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)

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              • #8
                And goodbye dogs......

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                • #9
                  thanXS for all the advise. They were a little froze up but rocking it back and forth did the trick! One more problem down, infinate unforseen problems to go.
                  JC
                  '81 XS1100 SH

                  Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

                  Sep. 12th 2015

                  RIP

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                  • #10
                    I have freed stuck clutch plates by placing the bike on the centerstand, with the bike running at a moderate rpm in first gear and having the clutch level pulled in. Then I would apply the rear brake. It might take one or two tries to free the plates but has worked for me 90% of the time.
                    Do'Lee
                    XS1100SF "Green Hornet"
                    (1) XS1100LG "Midnight Dream" Restoration has begun.
                    (2) XS1100LG "Midnight Madness" Waiting to be next
                    (5) multi partsters for bobber "Ruby Red II" On the list.
                    SR500H "Silver Streak"

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                    • #11
                      This sounds like an excellent method for a more stubborn clutch.
                      JC
                      '81 XS1100 SH

                      Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

                      Sep. 12th 2015

                      RIP

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                      • #12
                        I'd highly suggest just pulling the clutch cover and soaking the fibers in oil like you would when putting new fibers in. My way was a quick and dirty way...a bad way.
                        1979 XS11F Standard - Maya - 1196cc (out of order)
                        1978 XS11E Standard - Nina - 1101cc
                        http://www.livejournal.com/~xs11

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