85 v45 clutch

[ikkymudd #587]

This past weekend I rebuilt the clutch slave and the clutch master cylinder.  After bleeding the system and having the bike up on the center stand the rear wheel still spins when the clutch is disengaged... that is with the clutch lever pulled in.  It does not stall when I apply the rear brake and runs fine on the road with no stalling when having the lever squeezed at a stop.  My question is, is this normal for the wheel to spin or is this a sign that the clutch is wearing out or do I just need to bleed the system some more?  However when bleeding I don't see a lot of bubbles.  I am using the Miti-vac to bleed the system.

thanks
Stephen Gillis

[Magnamonkey]

Every bike i've had on the center stand has done this. My 73 CB750,the two trail 90's that are running,And the two V65's and others I've had over the years. I wondered the same thing when I first noticed it.Take them of the stand and they don't move at all, and act like they are supposed to.

[Greg Cothern]

I believe some spin would be normal.  Bigger test would be to put the bike on its feet and see if it is pulling.

[TLRam1]

That's caused from the natural drag within the clutch and oil. If you feel it inching forward on the ground it could be your hydraulic system or clutch plates sticking. Riding may get rid of the issue but on the center stand it will always turn the rear wheel IIRC, even in neutral.

It's so normal I don't pay attention unless I have an issue as you do. 

[Magnamonkey]

Exactly!! That's what I was trying to say!LOL!!!