Anita:? I can't really tell you about other
bikes, the W650 is my first (at least my first in 30 years).? But, I hear
that like me, most have to get used to a firm flip up into second gear, or it
may stay in neutral occasionally.? I still rev her in neutral once in a
while.? Also, a slow "tick, tick" sound on idling is normal.? Look out
for cracks starting on the rear fender at the edge near the top of the tailligh
bracket.??? Keep the oil at 1/2 way up the sight window when
cold, not at the top, or it overflows into the airbox.? Test for weave or
wobble by taking your hands off and decelerating at 45-50 mph.? No, don't
differentiate between the two (W or W), or we'll get a hundred e-mails
explaining the difference ad nauseum.?? I will remember the other
foibles tomorrow when I get on her.??
Send a pic when your "ride is pimped."? Paul
on Vancouver Island here has a nice cafe style W.? I am trying for a 50s
standard Britbike look, with lapses like 60s grips & the?later Lucas
turn signals and round mirrors.? Look is half the fun with this bike.?
I have a theory that the 1999-2000 model is closer to a 1959 T120? first year Triumph "Bonneville" in appearance than any
other year, especially the seat, despite all the writers who say it's like a
1968.? Click?Google Images and see if you agree.
?
Ruari
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 8:48
PM
Subject: Re: [W650riders] Clutch
Adjustment
Thanks, Ruari. It had me worried since I have a trip planned in
a few weeks to go up the coast in California to the Moto GP/Laguna Seca. I
really appreciate all the? reassuring responses. It has been driving my
husband nuts too. Are there any other things to look out for about the W650
that is different from other bikes? I ordered a bunch of things already from
the W650shop.de just to make it a little bit more cafe style. :)
Anita
Ruari McLennan wrote:
Yes, Anita, they are all like that, they grab
quickly at the very end of the range. ? I tried to have mine engage the
clutch sooner (closer to the grip), but all that happened was I was left
with some cable slackness.? Somethig to
just get used to.
?
Ruari McLennan
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Original Message -----
Sent:
Tuesday, July 03, 2007 4:27 PM
Subject:
Re: [W650riders] Clutch Adjustment
Sal,
Thank you very much this is very helpful. My
husband already made these adjustments and it is a little better. Yeah we
figured the clutch couldn't be worn yet with these miles, but weren't sure
how the previous riders rode this bike
:)
Anita
Salvyrider <salvyrider@gmail.com>
wrote:
The only real adjustment is to ensure full release. You can't
adjust for wear like you could in the old days.
Hi, Anita.
First adjustment is at the hand grip. First slide the rubber
boot back. Then unlock the large thumbwheel, then turn the small one
until the handle is loose - so you can get at least a nickel's worth of
play where the handle meets the housing. Then re-lock the large
thumbwheel and replace the boot. If this is unattainable, you can adjust
where the cable grips, accessible on the left side of the engine, after
removing the sprocket cover (if you go this route, be careful to keep
track of the cover bolts. They are all different lengths.) In all
likelihood, though, the hand lever adjustment will be enough with only
12K miles.
The W's clutch tends to be a bit grabby - that is, it
grabs late in the handle travel and there's only a very narrow feather
zone. This is normal. One of the few weaknesses of the bike, IMHO. Wish
we had a nice hydraulic clutch like the Mean Streak.
-Sal
On 7/3/07, Anita <anita_reid@sbcglobal.net>
wrote:
Any idea on how to adjust the clutch on the W650? I bought my
W650
used with almost 12,000 miles and noticed there isn't much
clutch. My
husband looked in the Owners Manual and there was not a
description on
how to adjust the clutch. I figure there might be
someone else out
there that experienced the same thing and might be
able to help. Thanks
