Hi Everyone,
I've read all the forums about the V7 clutch issues when the engine heats up that I can find and tried them all so far but now stumped on what the cause is and what to do next. Any help would be very much appreciated.
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The Issue:
I've got a V7 Stone 2014 which is now around 17,000 miles. Up until recently (15,000 miles) I've had no issues with the clutch.
Now when the bike gets hot it doesn't work and the gear selection grinds or even doesn't go in. This happens with the clutch lever pulled all the way to the handle bar grip.
The issue is worst when riding in traffic, but also happens after motorway riding (I think the heat of the engine is key to the issue starting). When waiting at lights I ensure I go into neutral early, so I'm not sitting there holding the clutch in. When hot I also have to whind out the adjustment on handle bar lever as the 2mm gap increase to somewhere between 10-15mm in the heat and clutch stops working properly.
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Steps I've taken:
1) I've zip tied the clutch cable away so not resting on the engine
2) I've installed a brand new clutch cable
3) I've taken to the dealer to adjust the rear gearbox lever
4) I've replaced the clutch's: rod, thrust bearing, inner body, spring, o-ring, inner body and given the rod a bit of high temp grease to allow it to slide easily
5) Forums say the rear lever adjustment is fiddly so I've tried in about 10 different positions. Before every ride undoing lock-screw then moving the adjuster screw a quarter turn and trying. Then...checking all other settings are correct: Handle bar leaver 2mm gap, there is play in the cable at rear lever and that the end lug rotates/moves freely.
6) Throughout step (5) I am confident the rear clutch lever has been set at 90 to the rod pushing the clutch plates
6) I've also checked the splines of the gear selector and gear lever to ensure there's no play there affecting the gear selection when clutch isn't working as well.
7) I've also checked my bike frame number wasn't one that was recalled due to having a missing bearing...but the sound of that email thread makes me think it would never have made it to 17,000 ml alive if that was the issue.
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I'm not sure what to do next, and a bit nervous about taking the clutch off to investigate without a plan? I see in the forums I've read there's a huge amount of knowledge and experience taking Guzzi's apart here so hoping someone will be able to help?
I've also added some pics as thought it would be helpful.
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James
I've read all the forums about the V7 clutch issues when the engine heats up that I can find and tried them all so far but now stumped on what the cause is and what to do next. Any help would be very much appreciated.
---
The Issue:
I've got a V7 Stone 2014 which is now around 17,000 miles. Up until recently (15,000 miles) I've had no issues with the clutch.
Now when the bike gets hot it doesn't work and the gear selection grinds or even doesn't go in. This happens with the clutch lever pulled all the way to the handle bar grip.
The issue is worst when riding in traffic, but also happens after motorway riding (I think the heat of the engine is key to the issue starting). When waiting at lights I ensure I go into neutral early, so I'm not sitting there holding the clutch in. When hot I also have to whind out the adjustment on handle bar lever as the 2mm gap increase to somewhere between 10-15mm in the heat and clutch stops working properly.
---
Steps I've taken:
1) I've zip tied the clutch cable away so not resting on the engine
2) I've installed a brand new clutch cable
3) I've taken to the dealer to adjust the rear gearbox lever
4) I've replaced the clutch's: rod, thrust bearing, inner body, spring, o-ring, inner body and given the rod a bit of high temp grease to allow it to slide easily
5) Forums say the rear lever adjustment is fiddly so I've tried in about 10 different positions. Before every ride undoing lock-screw then moving the adjuster screw a quarter turn and trying. Then...checking all other settings are correct: Handle bar leaver 2mm gap, there is play in the cable at rear lever and that the end lug rotates/moves freely.
6) Throughout step (5) I am confident the rear clutch lever has been set at 90 to the rod pushing the clutch plates
6) I've also checked the splines of the gear selector and gear lever to ensure there's no play there affecting the gear selection when clutch isn't working as well.
7) I've also checked my bike frame number wasn't one that was recalled due to having a missing bearing...but the sound of that email thread makes me think it would never have made it to 17,000 ml alive if that was the issue.
---
I'm not sure what to do next, and a bit nervous about taking the clutch off to investigate without a plan? I see in the forums I've read there's a huge amount of knowledge and experience taking Guzzi's apart here so hoping someone will be able to help?
I've also added some pics as thought it would be helpful.
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James
