Stiff shift lever on Apollo db-36 2019

AceBell · 08-19-2020, 05:02 PM

After a long ride when I come back home and try to switch it into neutral from first the shift lever is very hard to click up. I have a an Apollo DB-36 2019 & I'm a newbie. Also, for some reason after I ride a bit and make a complete stop with the clutch held in the bikes tends to wanna die. What seem to be my problems any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.

**JerryHawk250** · 08-19-2020, 05:40 PM

The clutch is dragging once it get hot. You need to adjust the free play in the clutch lever. You want minimal free play, about 1/8" .

AceBell · 08-19-2020, 07:11 PM

So you're saying by adjusting my clutch lever on my handlebar by a minimum of 1/8th of an inch will correct the stiff gear selector & the turn off when i come to a complete stop from riding?

franque · 08-19-2020, 07:56 PM

You need more freeplay. Just Google how to adjust a motorcycle cable clutch.

AceBell · 08-19-2020, 09:03 PM

I adjusted the free play just now. Went riding and now at complete stops, after riding for a bit, the bike creeps forward with the clutch lever pulled in all the way.

Bruces · 08-19-2020, 09:18 PM

Adjust it a little more

AceBell · 08-20-2020, 01:23 PM

I adjusted it more but now feel like its hard to upshift & downshift & cuts off at complete stop. This is very frustrating.

**JerryHawk250** · 08-20-2020, 01:52 PM

Sounds like you giving it more free play. Even though this is for a TT250. The adjustment procedure is the same. https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/check...and-adjustment

AceBell · 08-25-2020, 08:44 PM

I got it adjusted to my liking but every so often I gotta adjust it on the handle bar lever

Bruces · 08-25-2020, 09:03 PM

Are you a new rider ?

AceBell · 08-26-2020, 07:46 AM

Yes I am.

08-19-2020, 05:02 PM	#1
AceBell Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 20	Stiff shift lever on Apollo db-36 2019 After a long ride when I come back home and try to switch it into neutral from first the shift lever is very hard to click up. I have a an Apollo DB-36 2019 & I'm a newbie. Also, for some reason after I ride a bit and make a complete stop with the clutch held in the bikes tends to wanna die. What seem to be my problems any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
	0

08-19-2020, 05:40 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,737	The clutch is dragging once it get hot. You need to adjust the free play in the clutch lever. You want minimal free play, about 1/8" . __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
	0

08-20-2020, 01:52 PM	#8
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,737	Sounds like you giving it more free play. Even though this is for a TT250. The adjustment procedure is the same. https://www.cscmotorcycles.com/check...and-adjustment __________________ 2024 Linhai 300 ATV 4x4 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S (Sold) 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
	0

08-19-2020, 07:11 PM	#3
AceBell Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 20	So you're saying by adjusting my clutch lever on my handlebar by a minimum of 1/8th of an inch will correct the stiff gear selector & the turn off when i come to a complete stop from riding?
	0

08-19-2020, 07:56 PM	#4
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	You need more freeplay. Just Google how to adjust a motorcycle cable clutch.
	0

08-19-2020, 09:03 PM	#5
AceBell Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 20	I adjusted the free play just now. Went riding and now at complete stops, after riding for a bit, the bike creeps forward with the clutch lever pulled in all the way.
	0

08-19-2020, 09:18 PM	#6
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,655	Adjust it a little more
	0

08-20-2020, 01:23 PM	#7
AceBell Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 20	I adjusted it more but now feel like its hard to upshift & downshift & cuts off at complete stop. This is very frustrating.
	0

08-25-2020, 08:44 PM	#9
AceBell Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 20	I got it adjusted to my liking but every so often I gotta adjust it on the handle bar lever
	0

08-25-2020, 09:03 PM	#10
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,655	Are you a new rider ?
	0

08-26-2020, 07:46 AM	#11
AceBell Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 20	Yes I am.
	0