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.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

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 not sure what you mean by " 0.5 inch throw " on the clutch lever. Do you mean if your handle is fully compressed by your hand it gets fully engaged within 1/2 inch of release? I'm surprised it's not pulling like Mick's bike was.
Was a new throw-out bearing one of the new parts you had replaced? If not, could be a possible fail point especially with almost 100K on your bike.
With the clutch handle pulled in flick the throttle while trying to find neutral it might help.
Try adjusting your bike by yourself without the help of your mechanic. RSD is different to a some degree from LSD. If your mechanic is a Harley guy he may not use the same adj procedure.
Also "2 years and many many miles" depending on your style of riding could be enough to cause some wear on the new clutch plates . Don't discount defective or incorrectly installed parts especially if you didn't do the work yourself.