bigbun01 Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 I'm a newb to being a motorcycle mechanic and could use some advice. I got a dt400 and have gotten it running. the problem is the clutch. I can get it into gear, but the clutch won't go in all the way to disengage. (for example, I can put into first gear, but when I engage the clutch the bike still won't roll freely). I tried to just adjust the cable, but still not good enough. Any suggestions? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 3, 2009 Moderator Share Posted July 3, 2009 Hi, when you say you can get it into gear...with motor running or stopped?, I assume stopped or there will be a lurch forward, can you clarity this? ...Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbun01 Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 No, this is when it is not running. If it was while running, it would be down the street! I'm just not sure where to start. Like I said, I tried to just adjust the clutch cable, but it was not good enough. The problem is down underneath the motor I fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 4, 2009 Moderator Share Posted July 4, 2009 Ok but it might not need adjusting at all, if its been sitting as a non runner for a while the clutch plates may very well have stuck together...a common occurrance. Try this Run the bike for a while to warm up the oil switch engine off select 3rd gear, pull in clutch rock the bike back and forth, hopefully you will get it to move without turning the motor (enlist some help here) If that fails youre gonna have to drain the oil, remove the clutch cover case and strip down the clutch to free the plates, not a big job or overly complicated on these bikes. This might be the best option anyway as you can replace the transmission oil while youre at it. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbun01 Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 Thank you so much, I will try this and see what happens! Happy 4th of July! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
like2strokeansmoke Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I know this is basic but if you haven't stripped the clutch yet I was wondering if you had tried warming the engine and then turning it off and then bump/crash starting the bike in gear and once it's going pulling in the clutch and giving it a rev. It's worked for me in the past as my bikes have often stood idle whilst I've been overseas. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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