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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: d_old_feller on March 23, 2006, 08:35:16 PM

Title: 1978 triumph 750cc bonneville
Post by: d_old_feller on March 23, 2006, 08:35:16 PM

clutch drag ! every thing done running true light oil plates all checked new clutch lever assy etc. manual calls 4 operating rod 2 be 300mm long but 298mm fitted is this the problem?  ??? ???

Title: Re: 1978 triumph 750cc bonneville
Post by: TBS on March 24, 2006, 05:42:31 PM

I would grit blast the plain plates with a light grit like garnet, could sort the problem, never had clutch drag with this method. It takes the glaze off the plates. Try putting 2 shiny plain plates together with some oil and then try to take them apart!!

Title: Re: 1978 triumph 750cc bonneville
Post by: d_old_feller on March 24, 2006, 06:07:22 PM

Thanks TBS, will give it a go - primary case off again !!!Will let you know how i get on  ;) ;)