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Lynx:
My clutch drag is starting to be a right pain in the arse. I've stripped and checked everything 3 times now. I've fitted new friction plates, genuine clutch springs, thrust washer, basket internal collar (top hat bearing) and clutch cable. None of this has made any difference. The lifter mechanism looks to be in very good condition. The metal plates are perfectly flat. Everything rotates freely in neutral but in gear it's chomping at the bit and you just can't get it into neutral. You can get in it fine while you are still rolling. What an I missing? I've been working on my own bikes for over 30 years but this has me stumped now :'(.
I've included a photo as I'm a bit concerned about the amount I have had to screw up the bottom cable adjuster and also the adjusting screw seems to be screwed in quite a long way to me. There is also seems to be quite a gap between the back of the little lifter arm and the shaft seal.

Any help much appreciated.

Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
My bastard did that a few years ago did all that crap and the gear shift oil seal persisantly dribbled.With all the years gone and my knowledge lacking the past 30 years or so changed the oil back to mineral and the problem went.Not saying its a cure for you but it fixed mine.
Cheers
Bitsa

Lynx:
I am using semi synthetic 10w40.

JamesH:
Semi-synth motorcycle specific oil? If it's a general automotive motor oil then the friction modifiers in the additive pack may cause wet-clutch slip. Think it's been fairly well documented  on the forum in the past..?

Lynx:
Yes I know. It's bike specific and I soaked the plates in it over night.

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