So I just replaced all the clutch plates in my cb750k (78). This bike has the thicker metal ring, which I placed in the center of the pack.
Now, after installing, I have a problem, the bike's clutch does not disengage. I can confirm the bike is shifting gears, as the neutral lights turns on when it's in neutral, the bike doesnt start outside of neutral, and there is a small lurch forward when I shift the bike into first when it's running.
Now, here is what is weird. When I have the clutch side plate on (the main one that connects to the block and has the gasket behind it), and everything attached, the bike rolls forward and backwards in first. When the same plate is OFF, and the bike is in first, the bike does not roll.
This leads me to believe there is an adjustment error on either the screw on the clutch plate, or with the lifter plate itself.
One thing I notice is that there is absolutely NO play on the adjustment screw in the middle of this clutch plate. When you turn it, it is either easy to turn, or becomes VERY stiff, I do not feel any "slight resistance" that would prompt me to turn out 1/4 turn.
It's my understanding (from looking at it and turning things) that this mechanism presses into the lifter plate, presses the clutch springs, and allows there to be free play in the clutch pack, allowing the clutch to spin.
SO, this leads me to believe that the lifter plate is not seated correctly and too far out currently, placing the clutch plate back onto the bike presses the mechanism into the lifter plate, reducing tension on the plates.
Am I on the right track? If not, any input?
Now, after installing, I have a problem, the bike's clutch does not disengage. I can confirm the bike is shifting gears, as the neutral lights turns on when it's in neutral, the bike doesnt start outside of neutral, and there is a small lurch forward when I shift the bike into first when it's running.
Now, here is what is weird. When I have the clutch side plate on (the main one that connects to the block and has the gasket behind it), and everything attached, the bike rolls forward and backwards in first. When the same plate is OFF, and the bike is in first, the bike does not roll.
This leads me to believe there is an adjustment error on either the screw on the clutch plate, or with the lifter plate itself.
One thing I notice is that there is absolutely NO play on the adjustment screw in the middle of this clutch plate. When you turn it, it is either easy to turn, or becomes VERY stiff, I do not feel any "slight resistance" that would prompt me to turn out 1/4 turn.
It's my understanding (from looking at it and turning things) that this mechanism presses into the lifter plate, presses the clutch springs, and allows there to be free play in the clutch pack, allowing the clutch to spin.
SO, this leads me to believe that the lifter plate is not seated correctly and too far out currently, placing the clutch plate back onto the bike presses the mechanism into the lifter plate, reducing tension on the plates.
Am I on the right track? If not, any input?