Clutch pushrod

[lee]

I have a 2005 Bull Dog and noticed on another thread that Chacha mentioned the 2005 clutch pushrods were wrong and should be changed - he quoted SB-1065 - excuse my ignorance but I don't know what that means - does anyone have any other info.? should I look at this? can I tell by looking at it if this has already been done on my bike? I have problems shifting into first on a cold start and wonder if this could be the problem.

Many thanks

 

[lee]

Thanks Blitz - I've got the redline and i don't think the heim joints are the problem - the lever itself is ok but the first shift is real bad - can kill the engine - as though the clutch does not disengage properly or the plates stick when cold

does anyone know how I look into it?

 

[Raywood]

Lee, I only recall that there was an issue with greasing the pushrod. But either way here is a great how to on adjusting your clutch by Tacoloco.
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/2025-how-adjust-your-clutch.html

And here are a couple pics of my tanny cover off showing the pushrod and how to grease it. I thought there was a how to on it but couldn't find it. Both are simple.
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/532-primary-chain-adjustment-2.html

Yell if you have any other questions.

 

[kickstart]

Ray, they were replacing the pushrods on some of the bikes. They found some to be oversize by about .025 if I remember right.

 

[lee]

Thank you gents - what does the pushrod actually do and how do I know if I need to replace mine? are there any measurements I could take?

 

[Raywood]

Thank you gents - what does the pushrod actually do and how do I know if I need to replace mine? are there any measurements I could take?

I guess you would have to see the Service Bulletin for measurements if any. They would be width of rod though.
When you pull in the clutch lever the pushrod provides the movement via the ball and ramp assembly that pushes open your actual clutch on the other side of the tranny.

 

[chacha]

Lee

SB-1065 was for 2005 and some 2006 models. This Service Bulliten was to respond about complaints of Clutch Chatter. I doubt it is related to your symptoms.

If your want to pull your rod (Stop Laughing!) here is the Link to the how-to;

A call to Big Dog with your project number should tell you if the SB was done. I'd vote for a Clutch Adjustment issue...

http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/how/1432-clutch-pushrod-inspection-lubrication-how.html

 

[lee]

Thanks gents - i've seen all that now - I'll have a look when I change my exhaust to see if there are any marks on it and be sure to grease it up good