Clutch adjustment screw

 What would you recommend doing if you had to take off the clutch cover but
even after removing all the retaining screws it still won't budge?  The
clutch is wet, so using a screwdriver to break the seal between the engine
case and the clutch cover will probably damage the seals and cause a much
worse oil leak.  Besides there isn't any real room to work with a pry or
similar tool.

I've tried hitting it with a plastic faced mallet, haven't resorted to the
10 lb sledge yet.

Even after adjusting the clutch to the best of my abilities it won't
disengage from the engine with the clutch handle pulled in - so I'm guessing
something is amiss in there.  In fact I've never been able to get it to
disengage.

So I'm trying to remove the cover - but to no avail.

 On Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:10:37 -0800, "Eigenvector"


On most I am familiar with, the screw adjust the clearance
in the clutch pushrod.  Typically, you need to loosen the
cable and lever adjustments as far as possible.  Unlock the
jam nut and turn the screw in til it is firmly, not tightly,
bottemed to remove all slack. Then back the screw out 1/8 -
1/4 turn and lock it down.  I have found this adjustment
best don with the machine cold.  After it is adjusted, you
adjust the cable and lever.  I have found this adjustment
can have quite an influence on clutch feel and engagement.
If the adjustment screw is not adjusted for any clearance,
the clutch may slip while engaged which could result in
clutch failure.  The proper adjustment is outlined in many
owners manuals.  Some require you to consult a service
manual for the exact procedure and settings.

Lugnut

 Eigenvector wrote:

For the rest of us who must obviously be totally clueless and not
clairvoyant..

What make/model/year bike are you babbling on about?