[roondog]

I have to pull in the clutch all the way for it to disengage. all it takes is to let it out just a little I feel the gears engaging. I know it is hydraulic but does it adjust auto? It shifts fine for 85,000 miles, the familar clankiness of goldwing gears. Not grinding as I tryo to pull in the clutch all the way before shifting. At stops, if I keep the handle all the way against the grip, she stays disengaged but it doesn't take much of a loose grip to engage.

 

[rigginray6]

Hi Roondog,
You may want to bleed the clutch, it could have air in it causing the problem!!

 

[roondog]

thanks,

http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x357/kjroondog/85 LTD and related pics/

 

[rigginray6]

Pics

thanks,

http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x357/kjroondog/85 LTD and related pics/

Great looking ride Roon, Love the custom paint as well!!!

 

[budoka]

Just curious, but what's it look like in the sightglass on the reservoir?

 

[roondog]

Sight glass on what, the clutch? I am not sure how to bleed. Regular clutch oil? where do I need to bleed? Is it like bleeding the brakes?

 

[detdrbuzzard]

Sight glass on what, the clutch? I am not sure how to bleed. Regular clutch oil? where do I need to bleed? Is it like bleeding the brakes?

brake fluid, master and slave cylinder

 

[trike lady]

Yes, just like brakes there's a bleeder.
Very nice bike.

 

[rigginray6]

Hi Roon do you have a manual on the aspy?

 

[Ron Robertson]

It probably wouldn't hurt to bleed and flush the brakes and clutch. In the mean time you can try the lazy mans bleed job on the clutch. You'll need a small spacer about 3/4 inch thick, pump the lever a few time, place the spacer between the lever and the grip pull the lever in against the spacer and let it set over night. I've seen this work many times to get more feel back in the clutch. It also work on the brakes no spacer needed on the brakes..
From the Northwest Corner
Ron

 

[roondog]

Thanks, I will take a look once I get this electrical situation covered.

 

[roondog]

I got a CD from neoracer that has lots of info mid 80's I, A, and LTD. Pretty cool. He is a very knowledgeable guy. May want to contact him.

 

[rigginray6]

Neoracer

I got a CD from neoracer that has lots of info mid 80's I, A, and LTD. Pretty cool. He is a very knowledgeable guy. May want to contact him.

He is a real cool guy!! I have purchased some items from him and he also sent me the cd you are speaking of.

 

[jaycojman43]

Check the fluid level. And like rigginray6 said you might want to bleed it.

 

[patton57]

I have a 85 LTD and I know from experience that the clutch fluid needs topping up every 2 or 3 years. The sight glass is no help, bad design. The sight glass is too low. Use DOT 4 brake fluid.