1100S Darmah Project Bike [PICS & Questions]

[Amlethae]

is it only neutral or are you feeling a hard lurch when shifting with the clutch is pulled in?

No lurching... and very easy to get neutral when the engine is off... when riding it shifts just fine... at a stop light it takes extra effort to shift and I skip right over neutral every time... very strange but could just need to be broken in.

Also, what camera did you use?

Nikon D3 with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens

[DucNaked]

Sharp looking bike man. Ditch the emission canister

[Amlethae]

Sharp looking bike man. Ditch the emission canister

Already on the list 

[R0CKETMAN]

No lurching... and very easy to get neutral when the engine is off... when riding it shifts just fine... at a stop light it takes extra effort to shift and I skip right over neutral every time... very strange but could just need to be broken in.

mine occasionally does what you are describing. Last week in my driveway after a long ride.

[Howie]

It wouldn't hurt to bleed the clutch and wire tie the lever to the grip overnight.  There could be a little trapped air.

[Amlethae]

It wouldn't hurt to bleed the clutch and wire tie the lever to the grip overnight.  There could be a little trapped air.

Bleed seemed fine today.  I've strapped down the lever for the night and see what happens tomorrow.

[Amlethae]

Alrighty, next question:

I'm getting antsy to install the EVR Slipper sitting on my desk...

I don't have a clutch holding tool.  I heard from a couple sources that I could just have someone hold down the rear break and I should be able to do what I need to do.  Is that right? 

If I put it in gear, have someone pushing on the rear break, should I be able to remove the stock clutch and install the new one and get it to the correct torque settings?

I want to know before I get half way in and find out I need a tool and then I can't ride for a week while I wait for UPS.

Thanks for the help guys!

[brix821]

AWESOME!

[Blackout]

I was afraid by the title you had done some stupid-assed LOST themed bike.
This looks good.

[mattc7]

Alrighty, next question:

I'm getting antsy to install the EVR Slipper sitting on my desk...

I don't have a clutch holding tool.  I heard from a couple sources that I could just have someone hold down the rear break and I should be able to do what I need to do.  Is that right?  

If I put it in gear, have someone pushing on the rear break, should I be able to remove the stock clutch and install the new one and get it to the correct torque settings?

I want to know before I get half way in and find out I need a tool and then I can't ride for a week while I wait for UPS.

Thanks for the help guys!

It's worth waiting for the tool. Getting 186 Newton Meters is not as easy as you'ld think without one. It's possible, but why half-ass anything.  with a slipper, you'll want to inspect the plates more often just to make sure they wear appropriately, and (im not sure on the EVR), but many require alittle librication time and again for the best performance on wear surfaces. A clutch holding tool is invaluable for these situations.

[Amlethae]

It's worth waiting for the tool. Getting 186ft/lbs is not as easy as you'ld think without one. It's possible, but why half-ass anything.  with a slipper, you'll want to inspect the plates more often just to make sure they wear appropriately, and (im not sure on the EVR), but many require alittle librication time and again for the best performance on wear surfaces. A clutch holding tool is invaluable for these situations.

Is 186ft/lbs the right spec for the 1100?  I can't find that info anywhere and I'm having no luck acquiring a workshop manual.  The EVR doesn't require much maintenance or lubrication, it's a unique slipper method where the "ramps" are right up at the pressure plate.

[mattc7]

stock clutch hub retaining nut is 32mm, 186 NM (brainfart on unit).

most aftermarket slippers use a 30mm retaining nut. 186NM still.

(138 ft/lbs)

[LA]

Way back in the good ole days (I mean way back) a Ducati rider knew to shift into neutral while still rolling up to a stop.

I still do it today on my bike just from habit and my bike only gets finicky when the clutch plates have worn very thin and the stack height is off spec.

LA

[BellissiMoto]

186NM still.

(138 ft/lbs)

Web, make sure you understand that it is 136 ft/lbs, do not, I repeat do not try to crank it to 186!

Also make sure you do not over tighten your basket bolts or they can snap.

[mookieo2]

If I can`tnget my bike in neutral right away at a light I just roll it forward a hair while trying to shift from 1st to neutral. It works every time.