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Kdx 200 clutch not engaging properly

I have a 2005 kdx 200. bike starts and idles perfect, when i put the bike in gear the idling drops and the bikes wants to pull forward as if the clutch isnt engaging, but when i rev the clutch seems fine, im very confused with this problem, can anyone please help.

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The clutch in your bike is a wet clutch. There is a lot of hyrdostatic friction even when the clutch is released completely. I think a large factor is the type, age and condition of oil. Perhaps something as simple as an oil change would help.

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SOURCE: 2005 kdx 200 clutch not engaging properly

Assuming the clutch handle on the handlebar is adjusted properly, only three things will cause the problem.

  • Very dirty oil in the gearbox. The grit is causing the clutch to drag. Change oil, ride for an hour in the city then change oil again to flush out the grit.
  • Worn clutch lever (at gearbox). Lever is not moving the pusher far enough to fully disengage the clutch. A new lever would be needed.
  • Synthetic lubricant ( or oils with "special" additives), was put in gearbox. 10w40 motor oil should be used in the gearbox. Synthetics can swell the cork on the friction plates causing the clutch to drag. New friction plates will fix the problem.
The current amount of clutch drag is not enough to harness the power of an engine rev. That is why the clutch seems okay at higher revs. Please rate my answer. Thanks.

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SOURCE: I have a 2005 kdx 200. bike starts and idles

the cluck need to be looked at as its draging its not fully disengaged witch is what makes the bike pull forwards when you put it in gear have a look at the free play in the cluch cable and if there is a lot take some out this will help to disengage the cluch a bit more but dont take all the free play out you need a little left in say 1/4 of an inch is plenty at the handelbars

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