dragging clutch

 really dragging, when popping in 1st bike wants to surge forward
and idle rpms drop audibly.  Clutch slack is okay (e.g. 1/2" at
lever's end, fanning works fine) What to do:

- change friction plates
- change friction and steel plates
- just change the oil

TIA
Rowdy
WR450F'03

 
- File grooves on clutch basket
- All of the above

My bike has dragging clutch when cold. After it warms up, it stops
dragging. Slightly grooved clutch basket and almost worn out friction
plates, I guess.

-- Tiago

   I think Tiago hit on the biggest thing when I'm seeing surging is the
notches in the clutch basket. They can be filed out or use a dremel tool.

             Rex McKinney

 
If it is slightly dragging, not a big worry. You could change the oil
and that might help. I have had many brand new bikes do that when they
are cold and don't do it after they warm up. so changing any of the
plates probably won't help. Usually, a worn or warped plate will cause
it to slip rather than grab. Also, another turn, or two, on the
adjuster may help.

Hank

 On Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:13:00 +0200, Rowdy


Start with changing the oil.  If it's been doing it a lot
*recently*, try another brand of oil.

Then move on to the plates.

How old are the plates?


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