clutch issue

rounder · 07-16-2009, 02:47 AM

having a problem with my 02 kawasakai kx250. when i pull the clutch in and put into gear it jumps forward and stalls. the only way i can get it into gear without stalling is to give it gas while im putting into gear. after that i can sit there all day with clutch pulled in and start riding as usual. it goes through all gears while riding as usual but if i stop and put into neutral and then try to put into gear im back to square one with the no gas = stalling issue. any help is greatly appreciated

rounder · 07-17-2009, 01:35 AM

no one has any ideas??

hamwallet · 07-18-2009, 11:06 PM

clutch slippage? take it apart. have a look.

clint/honda/16 · 07-19-2009, 08:30 PM

My old bike did that and the clutch was leaning forward so yeah take it apart and have a look

crazy240sx · 07-20-2009, 10:43 PM

maybe try adjusting your clutch cable, it might just not be disengaging far enough and catching too much when you put it in gear, mine did that.. Just needed an adjustment and good to go

rounder · 07-21-2009, 03:40 AM

thanks guys i rode today and it seems that it is not fully disengaging. while its in gear at idle it feels as tho it wants to move forward.thought maybe the oil was just needing to warm up but i rode for about 2 hours and it did it the whole time. ill try adjusting the cable and see where it goes from there.

Waxy · 07-29-2009, 11:24 AM

Sounds like your clutch is somewhat worn and needs adjusting. If there isn't enough adjustment left, you're likely looking at new plates at the least (cheap), and possibly a new basket if it's worn or grooved.

Revving it up and dumping it into gear is REALLY bad news for your transmission, so you don't want to be doing that. As dirt bike fixing costs go, clutches aren't too bad, transmissions on the other hand...

Waxy

07-16-2009, 02:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
rounder Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: chestermere Posts: 78 Casino Cash: $73440 Thanks: 3 Thanked 38 Times in 25 Posts No Classified Ratings	clutch issue having a problem with my 02 kawasakai kx250. when i pull the clutch in and put into gear it jumps forward and stalls. the only way i can get it into gear without stalling is to give it gas while im putting into gear. after that i can sit there all day with clutch pulled in and start riding as usual. it goes through all gears while riding as usual but if i stop and put into neutral and then try to put into gear im back to square one with the no gas = stalling issue. any help is greatly appreciated __________________ 05 F-150 Lariat with all the fixens 07 sport trac 4x4 09 23' kodiak hybrid 94 18' four winns 05 yamaha ttr125r 02 kawasaki kx 250

07-17-2009, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
rounder Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: chestermere Posts: 78 Casino Cash: $73440 Thanks: 3 Thanked 38 Times in 25 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: clutch issue no one has any ideas?? __________________ 05 F-150 Lariat with all the fixens 07 sport trac 4x4 09 23' kodiak hybrid 94 18' four winns 05 yamaha ttr125r 02 kawasaki kx 250

07-18-2009, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
hamwallet Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 19 Casino Cash: $24400 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: clutch issue clutch slippage? take it apart. have a look.

07-19-2009, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
clint/honda/16 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hillmond Sask Posts: 276 Casino Cash: $305386 Thanks: 188 Thanked 45 Times in 41 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: clutch issue My old bike did that and the clutch was leaning forward so yeah take it apart and have a look __________________ 2007 KTM XCF 250- Akraprovic exhaust, Excel rims, Twin air filter, Brembo brakes, Renthal fat bars. 1998 summit 670x- 686 Bore kit, Wiseco pistons 2001 summit 800 1994 formula ss 670- 1998 H.O engine! Everyone crashes. Some get back on. Some don't. Some can't.

07-20-2009, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
crazy240sx Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Edmonton Posts: 13 Casino Cash: $17900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: clutch issue maybe try adjusting your clutch cable, it might just not be disengaging far enough and catching too much when you put it in gear, mine did that.. Just needed an adjustment and good to go

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07-21-2009, 03:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
rounder Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: chestermere Posts: 78 Casino Cash: $73440 Thanks: 3 Thanked 38 Times in 25 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: clutch issue thanks guys i rode today and it seems that it is not fully disengaging. while its in gear at idle it feels as tho it wants to move forward.thought maybe the oil was just needing to warm up but i rode for about 2 hours and it did it the whole time. ill try adjusting the cable and see where it goes from there. __________________ 05 F-150 Lariat with all the fixens 07 sport trac 4x4 09 23' kodiak hybrid 94 18' four winns 05 yamaha ttr125r 02 kawasaki kx 250

07-29-2009, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Waxy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 69 Casino Cash: $117300 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 16 Posts No Classified Ratings	Re: clutch issue Sounds like your clutch is somewhat worn and needs adjusting. If there isn't enough adjustment left, you're likely looking at new plates at the least (cheap), and possibly a new basket if it's worn or grooved. Revving it up and dumping it into gear is REALLY bad news for your transmission, so you don't want to be doing that. As dirt bike fixing costs go, clutches aren't too bad, transmissions on the other hand... Waxy

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