Good afternoon learned collective.
I have a clutch problem that has just manifested itself.
I finally rode it last weekend. All was good except for a screeching speedo.
I’ve finally had time to look at it, found the fault and rebuilt it.
I then attempted to ride it and see if the screech had gone.
Now to the issue.
I replaced the clutch master cylinder with one I’d rebuilt. It was fully bled and worked perfectly on the test ride on which the screeching speedo was discovered.
On attempting to ride it just now, the bike lurches forwards, killing the engine, when the clutch is disengaged and first gear is selected.
Cranking the starter results in it being dragged forwards with the clutch lever held in.
It has done this several times today, indeed every time, suggesting that the clutch isn’t disengaging.
Given that all was fine a week ago when it was last ridden, there’s fluid in the system, it’s been bled and it was working fine, and I can hear the clutch plates actuating when the lever’s squeezed, I’m at a loss regarding where to start fault finding.
I heard a sort of “twang” noise after I started it, before trying to put it in gear. I don’t know if that’s significant.
Any ideas what’s happened?
As side info it was parked for the last week on the side stand, if that makes any difference.
Any guidance would be appreciated.