clutch issues

[LeadBoots]

ok here is whats happening

 

the last night i had my shee out the clutch worked fine. but now it doesnt work . when u pull the clutch lever there is tension. but then nothing else happens . i adjusted it lots of times but it still doesnt work. could the clutch be sticking together it sat for about 4 months. if this makes sence to any of u the help would be great.

[LeadBoots]

anyone have an idea on whats wrong.

[msprouse]

Try pulling the clutch cover and look at the bottom of the case for clutch shavings,

your clutch may be fried good luck..

[LeadBoots]

it was a brand new clutch maybe used for like 30 rides. the clutch always worked great never had a problem. is it possable for the clutch plates to stick together?

[dajogejr]

When you say adjusted...do you mean at the lever or at the basket?

I'd take apart the side cover, make sure the ball bearing didn't weld itself to the pushrod...grease it up, and adjust it accordingly.

 

Loosen up the cable all the way prior to side case removal and adjusment...

They could be stuck together...but, pulling the lever and letting it warm up a bit should "unstick" them.

[NickyPap]

I am currently have a simular problem but mine happens later in the day when I get all muddy. My clutch works fine but every once in a while she hangs up and acts like there is no clutch left. Cable gets real stiff sometimes like it's binding up. Clean it up and lube it and she works fine again. I'm guessing w/ the help of some fellow hq ers on here that maybe my seal is bad at the rod that goes down into the case where the the end of the cable attaches. maybe mud and dirt is getting down there and binding up around the needle bearings.

Just a thought, try to make sure it's clean down there and everything is moving back and forth like it's supposed to.

or maybe it is in your basket hanging up. you might have to pull it all apart and groove your basket.

goodluck!

Edited April 20, 2006 by NickyPap

[LeadBoots]

thanks for the info guys