Jumpstart terminals.

[Foxhound]

So here's what I did. I ran 12 gauge wire from the battery to the left saddlebag. I connected them to covered posts. I haven't mounted the posts yet as I'm not sure where I want them permanently. Anyway they work well. I rode to Solomons on a partial charge. Needed to jump start it. On the way home it stalled out at a stop sign. I connected the everstart to the terminals and finished my ride home. Seem to work well Just need to figure out where I want to mount them.

 

[bcp]

very popular engineering style.

most of the time seen in the hood.

 

[BS Gal]

Here's what my bike guy told me about my bike. I have NO friction zone in the clutch. Think that is why I'm killing it? I have to revv it up big time to take off because once I start letting off the clutch, we HAVE to move and I mean GIVE IT THROTTLE. It died three times on me yesterday when I was riding with 1bdz. Does this make sense to you guys? Or am I a windowlicker? He killed it in the driveway and came back and said "you have no friction zone." Is this why I'm having such a hard time with letting the clutch out and getting moving before it dies. I have to rev it up at a stop to keep it from dying. It makes me feel like it's me. Is it?

 

[Foxhound]

Here's what my bike guy told me about my bike. I have NO friction zone in the clutch. Think that is why I'm killing it? I have to revv it up big time to take off because once I start letting off the clutch, we HAVE to move and I mean GIVE IT THROTTLE. It died three times on me yesterday when I was riding with 1bdz. Does this make sense to you guys? Or am I a windowlicker? He killed it in the driveway and came back and said "you have no friction zone." Is this why I'm having such a hard time with letting the clutch out and getting moving before it dies. I have to rev it up at a stop to keep it from dying. It makes me feel like it's me. Is it?

Doesn't sound like it to me. Sounds more like you need to have the clutch adjusted. Don't be so hard on yourself. You didn't have that problem with your little bike did ya?

I on the other hand just need to get my stator changed. Till then to keep from having to take the seat off my bike all the time I wired some terminals to allow me to charge/Jump the battery. Worked well and only cost 25 bucks in parts.

 

[Foxhound]

very popular engineering style.

most of the time seen in the hood.

Actually it's a little more quality than that. More like it was Huebnerized!

 

[Dougstermd]

Here's what my bike guy told me about my bike. I have NO friction zone in the clutch. Think that is why I'm killing it? I have to revv it up big time to take off because once I start letting off the clutch, we HAVE to move and I mean GIVE IT THROTTLE. It died three times on me yesterday when I was riding with 1bdz. Does this make sense to you guys? Or am I a windowlicker? He killed it in the driveway and came back and said "you have no friction zone." Is this why I'm having such a hard time with letting the clutch out and getting moving before it dies. I have to rev it up at a stop to keep it from dying. It makes me feel like it's me. Is it?

I cannot understand what he is telling you. but sounds like it either needs adjustment or needs to be bled.

 

[BS Gal]

Doesn't sound like it to me. Sounds more like you need to have the clutch adjusted. Don't be so hard on yourself. You didn't have that problem with your little bike did ya?

I on the other hand just need to get my stator changed. Till then to keep from having to take the seat off my bike all the time I wired some terminals to allow me to charge/Jump the battery. Worked well and only cost 25 bucks in parts.

The clutch has been adjusted and is shot, I think. I can pull the clutch in on the Vstar and it's "loose." It requires NO real strength to pull it in. I compare it to the 250, and that clutch is harder to pull in and there is friction betweeen when I let it off and get going. I have a bit of time there. I have a "friction zone." Same with when I pull in the clutch on hubby's bike. Reistence. There is NO " resistence zone on this bike. It's loose. If I don't rev it while I'm stopped and it's in gear, it dies. I should't have to rev it up to keep it from dying, shoud I? I mean, I should be able to come to a stop, put it in first gear, have the clutch pulled in and it should not die, correct? My new bike guy is taking it tomorrow. He noticed the clutch thing right away. I pull up to a stop light, pull the clutch in, and it friggin dies and I go into PANIC mode to get it started and then have to REV it up to keep it running till I take off. It's not because of me......

 

[Foxhound]

The clutch has been adjusted and is shot, I think. I can pull the clutch in on the Vstar and it's "loose." It requires NO real strength to pull it in. I compare it to the 250, and that clutch is harder to pull in and there is friction betweeen when I let it off and get going. I have a bit of time there. I have a "friction zone." Same with when I pull in the clutch on hubby's bike. Reistence. There is NO " resistence zone on this bike. It's loose. If I don't rev it while I'm stopped and it's in gear, it dies. I should't have to rev it up to keep it from dying, shoud I? I mean, I should be able to come to a stop, put it in first gear, have the clutch pulled in and it should not die, correct? My new bike guy is taking it tomorrow. He noticed the clutch thing right away. I pull up to a stop light, pull the clutch in, and it friggin dies and I go into PANIC mode to get it started and then have to REV it up to keep it running till I take off. It's not because of me......

Nope you should NOT have to rev it to keep it running. It's not you. I have to keep mine revved but it's because the generator isn't putting out enough charge. Do you also have to hold your brake to keep from rolling at a stop? If so it's definitely a clutch issue. From the description of your clutch pressure it sure sounds like thats it.

 

[Dougstermd]

The clutch has been adjusted and is shot, I think. I can pull the clutch in on the Vstar and it's "loose." It requires NO real strength to pull it in. I compare it to the 250, and that clutch is harder to pull in and there is friction betweeen when I let it off and get going. I have a bit of time there. I have a "friction zone." Same with when I pull in the clutch on hubby's bike. Reistence. There is NO " resistence zone on this bike. It's loose. If I don't rev it while I'm stopped and it's in gear, it dies. I should't have to rev it up to keep it from dying, shoud I? I mean, I should be able to come to a stop, put it in first gear, have the clutch pulled in and it should not die, correct? My new bike guy is taking it tomorrow. He noticed the clutch thing right away. I pull up to a stop light, pull the clutch in, and it friggin dies and I go into PANIC mode to get it started and then have to REV it up to keep it running till I take off. It's not because of me......

When a clutch wears out you will not be able to get the bike to move.

Sounds like a hydraulic clutch that the slave or master cylinder is not doing its job.

Could have air in it. With out seeing said system, I am just arm chair quarter backing.

 

[aps45819]

does the clutch have a cable or a hose like the front brake attatched to it?

 

[Dougstermd]

does the clutch have a cable or a hose like the front brake attatched to it?

this is gona be a long night

 

[Dougstermd]

Cable stretch

 

[BS Gal]

Nope you should NOT have to rev it to keep it running. It's not you. I have to keep mine revved but it's because the generator isn't putting out enough charge. Do you also have to hold your brake to keep from rolling at a stop? If so it's definitely a clutch issue. From the description of your clutch pressure it sure sounds like thats it.

OH, YEAH. When I'm stopped and in gear, if I don't have the brake on, I'm moving a bit. It's hard when you are a new rider on a new bike to adjust to these issues, particularly if you are trying to start off on a hill. This has been a nightmare for me and has made me think twice about riding at all. When I am stopped on a hill, I can't just have the clutch in, I have to have the brake on also, which makes it hard to take off. Once I let that brake off, I best be hitting the throttle, or it will die and that is really bad when I'm on the top of the hill, making a turn. I'm not that good on turns yet, but given the fact that I'm having problems with the clutch, on a hill......I was ready to give it up UNTIL new bike guy came over and killed it in the driveway and he knows what is going on. I have absolute confidence in this guy to make it all right for me. I just lost a LOT of confidence. 1bdz was with me yesterday. I did nothing wrong, she said.

 

[Pete]

The clutch has been adjusted and is shot, I think. I can pull the clutch in on the Vstar and it's "loose." It requires NO real strength to pull it in. I compare it to the 250, and that clutch is harder to pull in and there is friction betweeen when I let it off and get going. I have a bit of time there. I have a "friction zone." Same with when I pull in the clutch on hubby's bike. Reistence. There is NO " resistence zone on this bike. It's loose. If I don't rev it while I'm stopped and it's in gear, it dies. I should't have to rev it up to keep it from dying, shoud I? I mean, I should be able to come to a stop, put it in first gear, have the clutch pulled in and it should not die, correct? My new bike guy is taking it tomorrow. He noticed the clutch thing right away. I pull up to a stop light, pull the clutch in, and it friggin dies and I go into PANIC mode to get it started and then have to REV it up to keep it running till I take off. It's not because of me......

Take

The bike

and get it fixed

by a professional

 

[BS Gal]

does the clutch have a cable or a hose like the front brake attatched to it?

I have no idea. I just figured out how to put air in the tires and check the oil, which requires TWO people to do. There is no dip stick like I have on the Honda.

 

[BS Gal]

Take

The bike

and get it fixed

by a professional

I'm taking it to him tomorrow. The guy has worked on Yamahas for 35 years. He's my new best friend.

 

[Pete]

When I am stopped on a hill, I can't just have the clutch in, I have to have the brake on also, which makes it hard to take off. .

Anyone who stops on a hill has to use the clutch and the brake.

 

[Foxhound]

Well BSgal, you shouldn't blame yourself for what is obviously a mechanical issue. If you made it through the MSC you are doing well. Trust yourself.

 

[BS Gal]

Anyone who stops on a hill has to use the clutch and the brake.

I realize that, Pete, but when I had the clutch in on even pavement, I should be stopped, correct? I should not move. Clutch in. No brake. Even pavement, I shouldn't have to go intro neutral to keep from moving, correct?

 

[Pete]

I realize that, Pete, but when I had the clutch in on even pavement, I should be stopped, correct? I should not move. Clutch in. No brake. Even pavement, I shouldn't have to go intro neutral to keep from moving, correct?

If you don't know the answer to that question you should sell the bike tomorrow.