Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Original

Clutch

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kawdude:
How about putting some vicegrips on the lever in front of the sprocket and see if that makes the clutch engage.  If it does then you know where the problem lies...

rdcjohn:
Here is another question now. Should I be able to put it in first gear and pull the clutch and have it push around as if it was in nuetral or should it be very difficult to push and sound like I am trying to jump it?

mikesmith:
Mine has some drag in first gear with the clutch in,but if I push it or coast down a hill its not going to turn the engine over.It's not going to freewheel like neutral or not in gear.

Rick:
You don't want to rely on just pulling in the clutch with the engine not running as the diagnosis, as the clutch plates will stick together with the engine off after the clutch pack has been release by pulling in the clutch.  You'll have to start her up to check on to see if the clutch pack is releaseing.  

The other advise on getting a smooth clutch pull is correct.  I use a Fly adjustable lever, as it has a Honda ratio and bearings in the pivot.  With the Fly lever and stock clutch cable, no modifications to the clutch arm are required.

Good luck

Rick

Sharc:
Sounds cool.. Where do you get Fly perch/levers...?

Sharc

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