KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: billb on June 19, 2021, 03:37:46 AM

Title: kx 500 clutch plates sticking
Post by: billb on June 19, 2021, 03:37:46 AM

I have an ongoing problem with the clutch plates sticking together
I know how to get them apart but was wondering if I used a lighter gear oil
if that would help?

I am using bel ray gear saver 80 wt

no racing, only trail riding 

Thanks
Bill
 

Title: Re: kx 500 clutch plates sticking
Post by: KXDINO on June 19, 2021, 08:32:14 AM

Changing to a lighter oil might help , i used that oil before and it was ok but i would investigate the clutch pack for wear and warpage as well as the clutch basket for notches , replace if it has these faults.

Title: Re: kx 500 clutch plates sticking
Post by: billb on June 19, 2021, 08:44:37 AM

I did replace everything except oil  thinking that would fix it
still have the problem 

Title: Re: kx 500 clutch plates sticking
Post by: KXDINO on June 20, 2021, 04:39:13 PM

Have you got alloy plates or steel plates between the friction plates , The steel plates work better , plus i like to drill a few more holes in the inner clutch basket for more oil on plates , this works on kx250 as well as some of them have a grabby clutch and need more oil in this area, smooth the action.