Ridgeback Clutch Pulled In - Wheel Turns ?

[Bdogridgeback]

Hey Guys
Is the wheel suppose to be free spinning when jacked up & clutch pulled in ?
I can't turn it in first gear but can in 6th and can feel the clutch engage when I let it out.
Is this normal ?
I just replaced the cable and followed the factory service manual with the rod lightly seating, half turn out and then adjusted the cable to take up the slack and locked the rod nut down , did this 3 times with the same result.
Thanks for the help.

 

[HMAN]

Half turn out may be too much. Its just a guide. Play with it to find the sweet spot for your bike. Just my .02

 

[BadDawg Bill]

If you can Put a nickel in the lever between the opening and the stop it's right.

 

[Lorenzo]

On my 07 K9, I back off 1/8" of a turn and its perfect!

 

[Bdogridgeback]

Thanks guys, but is the rear wheel suppose to be free turning when jacked up and clutch pulled in?

 

[TapioK]

Thanks guys, but is the rear wheel suppose to be free turning when jacked up and clutch pulled in?

Yes, sure there is some resistance, you are turning the tranny too, but tire should turn easily with a few fingers

 

[FrankBDPS]

May be not. The oil may be cold enough and thick enough that the clutch plates are sticking together.

 

[TapioK]

May be not. The oil may be cold enough and thick enough that the clutch plates are sticking together.

Oh, I'm in Florida

 

[BWG56]

Oh, I'm in Florida

And the OP is from Texas

 

[HMAN]

Thanks guys, but is the rear wheel suppose to be free turning when jacked up and clutch pulled in?

Hmmm.....if I'm riding down the road in 6th gear doin say 95mph and I pull in the clutch......will the rear wheel stay spinning???

 

[FrankBDPS]

Hmmm.....if I'm riding down the road in 6th gear doin say 95mph and I pull in the clutch......will the rear wheel stay spinning???

I sure hope so

 

[Bdogridgeback]

Thanks for the replys , i guess I'll be all over the front brake when starting for the first time since last october.
I can turn it 6th gear but its not easy, forget the other gears.
Thanks

 

[Unsprung]

Yes, sure there is some resistance, you are turning the tranny too, but tire should turn easily with a few fingers

Like Tapio said, if clutch is pulled in, tire should spin because the transmission is disengaged...may have slight resistance.

 

[Unsprung]

Hmmm.....if I'm riding down the road in 6th gear doin say 95mph and I pull in the clutch......will the rear wheel stay spinning???