New Clutch Fork Movement

[gregwils]

I installed a new clutch fork a few minutes ago. The old one swung almost effortlessly, flopped from one side to the other with a flip of the finger. The new one moves freely, but doesn't move on it's own. I would compare it to an old throw out bearing spinning freely for seconds after it is spun to a new one that stops spinning almost the second you remove your fingers. BTW - there was a tremendous loss of metal on the arms. It definately needed replaced. This would change the geometry of the clutch far more than resurfacing the flywheel.

I believe it is fine, and it's just the new part and the new thick grease, but would really hate to button the thing up only to discover it was a problem.

Is this what others have experienced? Thanks.

[Joe V]

I just replaced mine since one of the arms cracked and the clutch would not engage properly.

Before removing the faulty fork, the assembly seemed loose. As if the bushings where the shaft fits into were worn. Once I replaced the throw out bearing fork, and properly lubricated the shaft and bushings, it snugged up quite a bit. If feels firm yet smooth. I would venture to guess that my old shaft was dry, and after cleaning and lubricating the new grease helped take up the slack quite a bit.

[gregwils]

Thanks. Firm, yet smooth is an accurate description. I didn't replace my bushings because there was no lateral play in the shft, just spun tightly in the bushings. I will proceed as planned.