Ghost 650 (668) clutch adjustment

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HI,

I've recently brought a 1997 Ghost 650 (668cc) and the bike its quite difficult to find neutral from 1st or 2nd gear. From what I've been told the clutch might need adjusting?  Does anyone know how to adjust the clutch? or does anyone else have this problem?

Cheers  :-*

 
Yes it's a common thing. Make sure there's no aie in the hydraulics. It can be oil relared too.
Best thing is to shift into neutral when the bike is still rolling!

Marnix
 
Thanks.

Its probably overdue an oil change anyway, so ill sort that out. I assume the clutch is auto-adjusting then?
 
the clutch is hydraulic so as Marnix said make sure its bled poperly

Its a new bike so id say youll get used to it, What sort of oil are you planning on running?

Zanes are very touchy with oil selection, Motul 300v 15-50 is what i run

Rock  TRM i think is also ok if your in the uk, make sure its a fully synthetic oil, no mineral

How long since its run, how many Ks and where are  youbased

 
Yeah im new to Italian bikes, its always been Jap bikes for me. I read somewhere that you can use DOT 4 for the clutch and for engine oil sae 10w-40; but I might go for 15-50?

Its been off the road since 2008, 16,000 Km. So needs a service!

I'm based in Staffordshire.


 
Motul 300v Full Synthetic is the most popular here too among Zane 650/750 owners.
My 650, which is a very early one built in 1994 from parts from the Zanini period (1992) that doesn't have troubles finding neutral, but has an earlier clutch that frees up easier but which was modified because they tended to slip, with the wrong oil that was...

Here's a pic my 650 in the environment where it excels.

Marnix
 

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Factory issue was 20-50 Agip,but stick with the Motul, its hell expensive, join the zanelist yahoo group, they are ok, good to hook up with some pommy locals, there are heaps there, but youll get quicker and more accurate answers here, albeit if it is from Piet the zane hater  :P

So its running ok?

Post some pics
 
:-* Cosi.

Neutral selection is often hampered by the detent lever roller having excessive play.  The simple steel roller can be replaced with a ball bearing of appropriate size.

piet
 
Forgot to add, no provision for any adjustment of the clutch...

And OCT has upgraded levers supplied on an exchange basis.

piet
 
Cosi: Yeah its running ok, although it smells a little rich. Is the throttle meant to be so responsive?

Its currently in bits, but as soon as its on the road ill put some pics up.
 
hi ghost rider welcome to the darkside nearly all the Zane bike are awkward to get into neutral its just one of the many quirks of these bikes . When you replace the oil make sure you get rock trm here in England then you should have no probs with slipping clutches. Chris
 
Thanks Chris - yeah many quirks indeed! I've started a new thread on this, but I don't suppose you know anything about why my Ghost isn't wanting to start anymore? The symptoms are listed below:

Fuel pump makes intermittent clicking noise
No spark when bike is being turned over
Oil pressure light constantly on

 
Have had very good results on the shifting and the engine-run overall with SX6000 being put into the engine while it was hot (best after you warmed up the engine for the oil-change, put it into the engine and fill up with oil accordingly), go on the road and for a fast, high rev spin. Shifting will improve, engine will be calmer and does not get that hot anymore. Have tried it in several engines, know of 3 Zanes (including my Formula) that use it with good success. ;)
 
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