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Clutch cable problem with my 98 KX500

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98kaw500rider:
Hi guys, I recently purchased a k5. When running and drop it into gear it either stalls or slowly creeps forward giving it alittle gas when i drop it into gear , if i dont give it gas it will stall. I replaced the clutch cable , perch , push rod , and clutch lever. When i had it apart i did notice the clutch did show signs of wear but still has some life left. Any help would be great , Thanks

allan1353:
hello to be honest it just sounds like it just needs to be adjusted by the the clutch lever adjuster.

98kaw500rider:
I spent the better part of today trying to adjust it , not matter which way i go or how loose / tight  i make the cable the clutch won't disengage. The bike did sit for 3 years and im trying to work all the bugs out now , i seperated the clutch disc also.

Motorrad:
How much wear did the clutch plates show? Within spec? (pg258 of your clymer manual)


If your just going off looks not measuring..... Well don't know what to say besides if it shows any wear at all it's trash.. I've replaced lots of clutches that looked perfect but were out of spec.

98kaw500rider:
Could the the wear on the clutch cause the clutch not to disengage ? The bike is back together now ,all i did was eyeball the clutch . i have seen worse.

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