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#1 Wimpy

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Posted 24 April 2014 - 08:51 pm

Hi all

Still new to my TDM 900 but loving it. I have a slight concern about 1st gear, I cant get a smooth take off from a standing start. As the clutch engages it feels ike it grabs and and makes for a jerky start. I have tried feathering the clutch, and engaging at low revs but the result is the same, just at the point of full engagment is grabs, bloody annoying.

 

Is it that 1st gear is long or is it just the way this bike is, or could it be a problem in the making?

 

She is 04 with 6500 miles on the clock

 

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Posted 24 April 2014 - 09:13 pm

Chain adjustment?

 

Should be around 40-50mm IIRC


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Posted 24 April 2014 - 10:06 pm

 

Should be around 40-50mm IIRC

50-60mm on 9'er.


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Posted 25 April 2014 - 08:05 am

The 9er does tend to require more clutch slippage than most bikes.

Edited by celticbiker, 25 April 2014 - 06:54 pm.




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Posted 25 April 2014 - 01:30 pm

Cheers guys I will check the chain tension

 

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Posted 25 April 2014 - 04:24 pm

Just checked the chain tension 20mm , :angry:  Not a happy bunny. Re-set to 50mm and will see if this makes a difference 

 

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Posted 25 April 2014 - 06:52 pm

Good god, how long you you been riding it like that?
In fact,how long was the previous owner riding it like that?
Hope you haven't damaged the output shaft bearing.
Bet you notice a difference in suspension movement now.



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Posted 25 April 2014 - 06:53 pm

I don't think snatch is something yer average 9'er bhoyo spends too much time thinkin aboot.


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Posted 25 April 2014 - 07:01 pm

That there is fighting talk. If I wasn't using my phone I would post up some pretty annoyed emoticons.
Thing is though, you know I can't stay mad at you.

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Posted 25 April 2014 - 07:03 pm

:lol: Here I can help ya oot with them CB.

 

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Posted 25 April 2014 - 09:37 pm

That last one is my favorite 😜😜:-P



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Posted 26 April 2014 - 03:23 pm

The bike was serviced by Lings before I picked it up, and they had cleaned and oiled the chain so I guess they set it to that tension. Me thinks I wil give them a call so they are aware of whats gone on. At least then if it has caused damage I would have told them about the problem before the warrranty runs out. Cant wait to try it out,bloody rain.

 

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Posted 26 April 2014 - 03:32 pm

Me thinks I wil give them a call so they are aware of whats gone on.

 

 

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Posted 26 April 2014 - 06:01 pm

I have to check mine every time I have a tyre put on.
I know they are doing me a favour by giving it a mini Mot but they keep forgetting not to adjust the chain.
I have taken to putting a removable sticker on the tank now.



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