mowatt Posted November 18, 2009 Report Posted November 18, 2009 Hi i have recently took my 02 banshee through to my own house from my parents house i stripped it down powder coated the frame and rebuilt it, however when i started it the clutch wasnt working i adjusted the cable out as far as it would go, checked the oil level and tried it again and still wouldnt clear and continued to drive when i put it in gear. The bike has sat for approximetly 4 years does anyone know what could be wrong? Quote
bansheesandrider Posted November 18, 2009 Report Posted November 18, 2009 Sounds like your clutch plates are stuck together from sitting so long. The best thing to do is pull the clutch cover and the pressure plate off, pull out each clutch plate individually and inspect them. If they are OK, soak them in whatever oil you use in your transmission and then put it back together, adjust your actuator(the screw in the middle of the pressure plate) and cable and you should be good. Quote
blowit Posted November 18, 2009 Report Posted November 18, 2009 Sounds like your clutch plates are stuck together from sitting so long. The best thing to do is pull the clutch cover and the pressure plate off, pull out each clutch plate individually and inspect them. If they are OK, soak them in whatever oil you use in your transmission and then put it back together, adjust your actuator(the screw in the middle of the pressure plate) and cable and you should be good. The method that usually works is rev it up, pop it in gear and it will either pop the clutch loose or once you are rolling, pull the clutch in a few times and that will free things up. Not sure if I have ever tore a bike apart due to sticky plates. Now if this problem persists, you will need to inspect things but try the rev and drop first. B Quote
bansheesandrider Posted November 19, 2009 Report Posted November 19, 2009 As bad as his sounds I thought the "rev and drop" method was not a good idea- the bike might take off and run into something or wheely and throw him off. But hey, it's his ass and property hopefully. Quote
blowit Posted November 19, 2009 Report Posted November 19, 2009 As bad as his sounds I thought the "rev and drop" method was not a good idea- the bike might take off and run into something or wheely and throw him off. But hey, it's his ass and property hopefully. Well, you don't have to pin the throttle and land on your but... Haven't you ever had to do this so you could cruse with a beer (I mean Coke) in hand??? B Quote
Powerstroke Posted November 19, 2009 Report Posted November 19, 2009 Well, you don't have to pin the throttle and land on your but... Haven't you ever had to do this so you could cruse with a beer (I mean Coke) in hand??? B Using the clutch and wearing a helmet sure have slowed down my alcohol intake. Quote
bansheesandrider Posted November 19, 2009 Report Posted November 19, 2009 Just shift without the clutch and hold your beverage between your knees when you need the clutch. If you are getting dehydrated then maybe you should put your liquid refreshment in a hydration pack with a siphon tube. Quote
00sheerzr Posted November 20, 2009 Report Posted November 20, 2009 you sould never just pop it in gear with no clutch at least get it moving first then click it into gear Quote
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