New Here Clutch Question

[grundle]

Howdy all,

 

I have searched and did not find an answer so I'm asking...

 

Just got a 2000 yamaha royal star venture and have found that I have to let the clutch out, what seems to me an awful lot before it engages. Is this normal?

 

G

[eusa1]

You should bleed the system and start will all fresh fluid first.

should not have too much travel

[Freebird]

Also, it is possible that somebody has upgraded the clutch. If it has the SkyDoc clutch or a couple of others, the half disc in the clutch is usually removed and that reduces the friction zone and causes what you are describing. So, it may be perfectly normal.

[grundle]

Thank you, I will check with the original owner!

[MiCarl]

He's not talking about it grabbing early (air in system) or quickly (Skydoc17 upgrade). What he describes sounds normal to me - the friction zone on a Venture is with the lever well away from the grip.