somethin went

Discussion in 'Dakar champion (950/990)' started by Qwik, Mar 27, 2012.

  1. Qwik

    Qwik Adrenaline Addict Supporter

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    Ridin home to Santa Cruz and pulled off in Scotts Valley. Pulled up to the light and the clutch didn't disengage with the lever. Then the oil pressure light came on. Pushed it to the side of the road and now im headed to get my truck/trailer. Oil level seemed okay, coolant is unchanged, and clutch had fluid still. Ideas?
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  2. Chuckracer

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    Burn it right where it sits. These bikes are evil, ya know.
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  3. Qwik

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    Yup. That's what the BMW guys all say.
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  4. Alleycatdad

    Alleycatdad Unbunch yer panties!

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    So the clutch didn't disengage when you pulled the lever in...did you hit neutral or stop in gear?

    'Cause if you stopped in gear, and it stalled, the oil light would go on....

    I vote --optimistically, I know-- for a simple clutch failure of some sort.

    Let us know...

    S
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  5. brents347

    brents347 Trusting my Cape...

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    When you pull in the clutcj, does it feel normal? Does it come to the grip like normal, have proper tension, etc? I cant relate the clutch not disengaging to the oil system...
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  6. Chuckracer

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    Sounds to me like the slave went and the oil light was just a coincidence.
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  7. bikyto

    bikyto Dans le doute...gaz!

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    I'd agree with the clutch slave that went.
    but you did change your clutch plates last month. Could it be related?

    I have a spare clutch slave. If you'd like, come on by. If you need help, let me know as well.:freaky
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  8. Qwik

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    With the bike in neutral I am getting a rattle and low pressure indicator light (As if I needed the light when I can hear the rattle)
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  9. Alleycatdad

    Alleycatdad Unbunch yer panties!

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    Hmmmm......

    :lurk
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  10. Geek

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    Clutch jet clogged for a while?

    Sorry Qwik :(:
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  11. Qwik

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    And of course its pourin rain and I dont have a garage.:huh
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  12. Unkgd

    Unkgd Been here awhile Supporter

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    Think my garage is a bit far this time :D
    Have you pulled the clutch cover and made sure all of the clutch bolts are still tight? Though that probably would not give you the oil light indication.
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  13. Qwik

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    May end up at My Old place or Bikyto's house to check it.
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  14. bikyto

    bikyto Dans le doute...gaz!

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    yes Qwik. give me a call if you want to bring it over.
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  15. Qwik

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    Thanks. I will. Hoping the rain stops instead so I can do it here.
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  16. mongrel uc

    mongrel uc Been here awhile

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    it will if it has filled the oil filter with metal or it has pluged the oil screen
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  17. Qwik

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    Waiting for Moore and Sons to open so I can go pick up a new filter. May just pull the one inside now tthough. I have a second bike but I want my Katoom running!
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    walstibsf Thar R fair WX riders and there are MOTORCYCLISTS

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    Now, that takes guts, to head out on a CRF50!:D

    Good luck, Quick(with the katoom)
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  19. Qwik

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    Hey its only a couple miles
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  20. Qwik

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    The Oil is an Ominous shade of Metal Flake!
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