May 12, 2005 at 1:46 am
#59234
How about all the above. It is normal for engine RPM to dip a couple hundred when depressing a clutch if engine idles at about 900 to 1000 before depressing the clutch. It could be, bad eng trust bearings, worn out release bearing (pad), or even a very poor state of idle tune. The issue none of us knows is, the actual drag or load when the clutch is depressed. It’s kind of a subjective feel that an experienced person needs to assess.
In my experience your symptoms are a result of idle tune combined with release bearing friction. But what the hey, you are planning on ripping it out in the fall anyway. Crank the idle up to 2000 and get on with your summer. Enjoy the thrill of Alpining.