AJS & Matchless Owners Club

Afternoon all, went out for a morning ride this morning on the AJS model 20, and started having a problem with the clutch lever not fully returning, which resulted in me having to push it forward everytime I changed gear. If I didn't do this the clutch would stay engaged. When I got home I put it in 1st pulled the clutch in an it kicked over fine with no resistance.

I've also disconnected the cable from the lever, just incase that was the issue and it runs smooth and free.

Any suggestion appreciated as I'm riding to Surrey tomorrow

Paul

are you sure you havnt tightened the clutch pivot screw on lever too tight , needs to be almost rattle loose . Is it a new lever ?
Assume its a B52 box with the 3 balls actuator in gerabox , if worn then go too far and click , only option is to replace the parts
shown on page 46 and page 23 of spares list

http://archives.jampot.dk/book/Owners_m ... Manual.pdf
http://archives.jampot.dk/book/Spares_l ... G9_G11.pdf

g80csp11 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:09 pm are you sure you havnt tightened the clutch pivot screw on lever too tight , needs to be almost rattle loose .

g80csp11 - spot on! Only realised when I was putting it back together in order ready to go to the next step in the workshop manual. Not sure how the pivot nut managed to self tighten though, just glad it's sorted for tomorrow - everyday is a school day

Thanks

Damn thing happened again on the way back from a club night! Shield I just fit a lock nut as it seems to tighten after long journeys

locknut or a nyloc that will resist vibration or even loctite, at least you know what the problem is now