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T500 Tachometer stops with Clutch
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 1:16 pm
by steve bagot
Just rebuilt a 1974 T500, last used in 1996.
I notice the tachometer stops when I pull in the clutch. As this is driven from the oil pump, I'm concerned about loosing oil feed.
Does anyone know if this is a common thing with the T500?.
Regards
Steve
Re: T500 Tachometer stops with Clutch
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:30 pm
by karl pa
All T/GT 500 do this. You can put the transmission in neutral at a stop light if you want, but I don't, and have 30,000 miles on without ever having trouble.
Re: T500 Tachometer stops with Clutch
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:22 pm
by steve bagot
Thanks, appreciate your reply.
Regards
Steve
Re: T500 Tachometer stops with Clutch
Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2017 6:32 pm
by joolstacho
No clutch issues with 'riding' the clutch at lights karl?
Many cars and bikes don't like that treatment, I reckon it's good practise to learn to snick into neutral just before you come to a halt.
(But then, I don't like automatic parking on cars either!)
Re: T500 Tachometer stops with Clutch
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:59 pm
by karl pa
No, I haven't had any problems with the clutch in any of my bikes, and I put many miles a year on them, I reckon if the clutch is adjusted properly it shouldn't be a problem.