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pierre Posted on Aug 19, 2012

Cant get clutch to engage after fiting new cable help please

Build the bike and rode it then clutch cable broke got a new clutch cable made and cant get clutch i have serviced the bike but havent filled the oil i read somewhere that it is a wet clutch but put in oil and still no luck

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The clutch may be stuck on. Put the bike in neutral, start the bike, run down the road looking like a fool jumping on and off the bike to kick it into 2nd gear and pumping clutch lever. Clutch should be free.

It might also be worth checking if your pushrod has a ball bearing in the end, I had one on mine, replace the clutch plates and it wouldn't work with the ball bearing in :)

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  • Posted on Nov 20, 2008

SOURCE: Clutch

Glider, had this post on clutch adjustment by the book... http://www.hdtalking.com/transmission_clutch_and_primary/853-clutch_adjustment_by_the_book.html Also go to the general maintenance info on Clutches…

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  • Posted on Mar 20, 2009

SOURCE: clutch snatching Madass 125cc

Could be burnt, or scorched clutch discs. DId you check the oil lately? I believe the Madasses have a wet clutch, right? Hope you didn't burn up the whole clutch basket. But you may have. Check the oil now!!!

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  • Posted on Apr 15, 2009

SOURCE: my 1986 kx 125 clutch does not engage worked prior

possible the cable is needing to be adjusted make sure it is pulling on the pivot

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  • Posted on Apr 25, 2009

SOURCE: clutch engaged engine stalls 2003 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

The bike has a sidestand interlock that prevents you from riding away with the kickstand down. That interlock is not functioning properly. Could have been bent or moved, unplugged, or perhaps the relay has failed. If physically activating the switch does not work, and connecting the wires with a jumper does not work start looking at the turn signal relay, some bikes have that circuit integrated into the relay.

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  • Posted on Jun 06, 2009

SOURCE: clutch wont engage

It sounds like the clutch must be incorrectly assembled. No offense meant, is is easy to miss one little thing. Go to the site below and look at the clutch diagram. Note that the assembly begins and ends with a friction plate and that a metal pressure plate goes between each friction plate. You should have 7 metal pressure plates and 8 friction plates.

The clutch outer basket seldom goes bad unless hit with a hammer or a tree. Why did it need to be replaced? Did you compare the new OEM hub to the old one? They may have given you the wrong basket. The tighter the cable the less likely the clutch will engage. You should have 1/4" end play at the handlebar lever. By the way, exactly what oil did you put in the gearbox after replacing the clutch? Okay, this is a good start. Post a comment if you need to get back to me.

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