Pushing Bike

[redxblack]

I've run it dry three times now. In all I've pushed the bike probably 2.5 miles. Each time there was something different I goofed up and haven't repeated any mistakes. It could be MUCH worse than pushing a (relatively) light 750.

[ab]

So a good friend and I looked at it this afternoon.  Looks like the clutch slave is not working. 

Got to order that.  I am thinking to order the Evoluzione Clutch Slave.  Anyone try that?  Any reliable place to order it from?  Supposed to be better than stock ?

I guess no riding this long weekend   

Did you manage to get a ticket pushing it home? 
No, but seriously - that sucks.
Adam

Now that would be nuts.  I would just dump the bike on the spot and walk away and not look back   

[ab]

Evo part arrived today.  A friend worked on putting the Evo clutch slave, but so far no luck getting her to work.  The bearing that came would not fit and we bought a spacer/washer from Lowe's and drilled it and tried it.  So far she is not clutching.  Bled her a bunch of times.  Clutch engages but then not properly when test with gear on and step on rear brake.  Did this  outside in the rain with wood plank to cover the brake fluid when pouring in the dark with flash light.  We'll see what tommorrow brings.  Keeping fingers crossed.

Any of you installed Evo clutch slave?  Any pointers is appreciated or info on this topic.  Used the instruction here http://evoluzione.net/evo-cycle-ducati.htm

[silentbob]

Don't forget to bleed the master.  It is the high point in the system.

[Howie]

Which slave did you get, the 28.5 or the 30.5?  If you have a coffin master you want the 28.5 or you may not move the push rod enough.  Chances are good you still have air in there though.  Try removing the slave and slowly pushing the piston back.  This will force trapped air out of the master.

[ab]

Which slave did you get, the 28.5 or the 30.5?  If you have a coffin master you want the 28.5 or you may not move the push rod enough.  Chances are good you still have air in there though.  Try removing the slave and slowly pushing the piston back.  This will force trapped air out of the master.

Thanks Howie.  28.5.  Still pumping the air out.  Got it to engage a bit  but it still does not disengage.  Bled the master so many times as well. 

it just seems like you mentioned that "... not move the push rod enough. ..."  That is exactly what is happening.  We bled it so many times and confirm no air.  It just seems the master has not enough pressure to push the rod.   At this point, we will call Monday to see what is happening and ask EVO about it.  Wondering if it is wrong part for this bike or what.

[corndog67]

T Some gunk had worked it's way into the slave cyl when I was using a pressure washer. Remove, wipe, lithium grease, replace. Never had the problem again. 

edit: at regular intervals during my push/walk I would rev the engine for motivation.

The very reason I won't use a pressure washer on any bikes that I own, even the dirtbike.   Have you ever pulled a swingarm off to service the bearings only to find what the soap scum and the water did to them from a couple of years before?   Pretty bleak. 

[Old-Duckman]

I did not read the whole thread so if someone else said the same thing...forgive me.

Anyway I used to subscribe to "EasyRiders" mag when it was really put out by Outlaw Bikers...I remember an article where they called pushing your bike any distance..."Motor Hikin'".

I thought it was a sorta humorous term.

I have done a very limited amount of it. I found the motor hikin' scene in Wild Hogs somewhat unbelievable...but then agian it was a movie and one must suspend disbelief when watching one...

[ab]

I did not read the whole thread so if someone else said the same thing...forgive me.

Anyway I used to subscribe to "EasyRiders" mag when it was really put out by Outlaw Bikers...I remember an article where they called pushing your bike any distance..."Motor Hikin'".

I thought it was a sorta humorous term.

I have done a very limited amount of it. I found the motor hikin' scene in Wild Hogs somewhat unbelievable...but then agian it was a movie and one must suspend disbelief when watching one...

Motor Hikin' - I'll have to remember that the next time.  Yes, knowing a Ducati, it's bound to happen unfortunately