Pushrod wear/length

[Coolbreezin]

Hey all.
I have 96,000ish miles on my Ridgeback and have replaced every clutch related part in the past 3 years, except for the pushrod.
I have about a 0.5" of lever throw. Everything runs fine and shifting is smooth. But I cannot get neutral unless the bike is off.
Is it possible the pushrod is worn enough so adjustments aren't helping? I couldn't find the pushrod online. If you have the link or advice, please post it. Thank you.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

My guess would be adjustments. In the mean time, until you find a solution drop into neutral while your still rolling into a stop.

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[Coolbreezin]

I'm adjusted out. My mech set it so I could ride. Unless the bike isn't running, finding neutral isn't an option.

 

[Mickmorris]

I'm adjusted out. My mech set it so I could ride. Unless the bike isn't running, finding neutral isn't an option.

I’m going to tell a little story here that I haven’t mentioned to anyone except Skogdog. I was having the same problem on my ridgeback and it was pulling in 1st gear. I noticed when I pulled the clutch pack all the fibers had a small notch on the engagement side of the fibers where they fit in the basket. I flipped them all over to put the notch to the other side. Just the fibers and reinstalled everything. Did the adjustment to just under a 1/4 turn after lightly touching the rod. Low and behold… the bike goes right into neutral even at a stop. Also no more pulling at a stop in 1st gear. I don’t know what your clutch looks like but it might be worth pulling them out to take a look at the fibers. Made a world of difference on my bike as far as shifting goes. Best of luck figuring it out!

 

[Coolbreezin]

I’m going to tell a little story here that I haven’t mentioned to anyone except Skogdog. I was having the same problem on my ridgeback and it was pulling in 1st gear. I noticed when I pulled the clutch pack all the fibers had a small notch on the engagement side of the fibers where they fit in the basket. I flipped them all over to put the notch to the other side. Just the fibers and reinstalled everything. Did the adjustment to just under a 1/4 turn after lightly touching the rod. Low and behold… the bike goes right into neutral even at a stop. Also no more pulling at a stop in 1st gear. I don’t know what your clutch looks like but it might be worth pulling them out to take a look at the fibers. Made a world of difference on my bike as far as shifting goes. Best of luck figuring it out!

Excellent info. Thank you.
But these plates have been in there for about 2 years and many many miles. My current problem is new(ish).
But I'll definitely keep you info in mind.