Clutch/Gearshift Linkage - Service Information/Troubleshooting - Honda Nighthawk CB 750 1991 Service Manual

8. ClutchIGearshift Linkage
Service Information 8-1
Clutch Installation
8-6
Troubleshooting
8-1
Drive Sprocket Cover Removal/lnstallation
8-9
Clutch Cover
R e r n o v a l / l n s t a l l a t i o n
8-2 Gearshift Linkage
R e m o v a l / l n s t a l l a t i o n
8-10
Clutch
R e m o v a l
8-4
Service lnformation
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Clutch maintenance can be done with the engine in the frame.
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Transmission oil viscosity and level have and effect on clutch disengagement. When the clutch does not disengage or
the vehicle creeps with the clutch disengaged, inspect the transmission oil level before servicing the clutch system.
If the shift forks, drum and transmission require servicing, remove the engine and separate the crankcase (section
9)
Troubleshooting
Clutch Lever Too Hard
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Damaged, kinked or dirty clutch cable
Improperly routed clutch cable
Damaged clutch lifter mechanism
Faulty clutch lifter plate bearing
Clutch W i l l Not Disengaged Or Motorcycle Creeps W i t h
Clutch Disengaged
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Too much clutch lever free play
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Clutch plates warped -
Oil level too high, improper oil viscosity, or additive used
Clutch Slips
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Clutch lifter sticking
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Worn clutch discs
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Weak clutch springs .
No clutch lever free play
Hard To Shift
Misadjusted clutch cable
Damaged or bent sift fork
Bent shift fork shaft
lncorrect engine oil viscosity
lncorrect gearshift spindle assembly
Damaged shift drum cam grooves
Transmission Jumps Out Of Gear
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Worn shift drum stopper arm
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Weak or broken gearshift spindle return spring
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Bent shift fork shaft
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Damaged shift drum cam grooves
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Worn gear dogs or slots
Gearshift Pedal W i l l N o t Return
Weak or broken gearshift spindle return spring
Bent gearshift spindle