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Post by RWS74 on Feb 3, 2017 12:35:52 GMT
Wocha folks, yesterday morning I rode to work at 05:00 & had a great ride, the only thing of note has been occasional clunky gear change over last few days and as I rode in yesterday I had one episode where I couldn't get it out of 2nd to neutral at a red light. I pulled off in 2nd and after that the remaining 5 miles or so was fine.
When I left work at 20:30 I pulled in clutch and started ok but when I released clutch the leaver stayed half open and didn't retract ;(.
On inspection the clutch cable nipple assembly was in situ and didn't look like it has moved. The clutch arm joining the cable had some free play movement of 5mm or so. The kick start did not bite.
I only had 5 minutes to inspect as I needed to get train home.
Fingers crossed the clutch cable has frayed and stretched however I'm concerned re difficult & clunky gear change on ride in.... could this be from frayed stretched cable or more likely an internal clutch failure?
6 weeks ago I cleaned and lubed clutch & gear change cables and reset them and they have been seamless & smooth .
First step will be to fit a new clutch cable and see what happens from there.
Many thanks.
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Post by RWS74 on Feb 4, 2017 18:31:10 GMT
Went to work early and had a proper look. The clutch arm was stiff as a stiff thing, I cleaned the area with WD40 and hey presto Signora Vespa rides fine and dandy again. Having been riding 30 miles a day through central London this winter the under side needs a deep bath.
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