1973 125 At3 clutch problem

[wick112]

I've got a 73 at3 125 that runs great but won't go into gear. I've pulled both side covers off. I can get the clutch push rod out on the right side (I'm almost positive it's a two piece rod with a ball) but the other rod seems to be stuck. If I turn the the adjustment screw it appears to push the rod some. Am I missing something? Is there anything else that could be holding the rod in place? any help would be great!

[blackhat250]

How long was the dt standing ? the plates could be stuck together ,

[wick112]

It's been sitting at least 15 years! I pulled the plates off and separated them. I finally got both push rods out and the ball. Put it all back together and still getting the same thing.

It seems to go thru the gears fine. I would think if the transmission was locked up I wouldn't be able to get it back in neutral. I don't know what to try next

[Airhead]

is there a pointer on the clutch operating arm and a mark on the top of the case?

[wick112]

I'm not sure. I'll check in the morning. If so what do I need to do?

[Airhead]

do this,

slacken the cable adjuster.

Then adjust the clutch adjuster until the pushrod meets the pressure plate and resistance is felt

back off the adjuster 1/8 turn and do up locknut

Adjust cable adjuster for 3mm free play at the lever end

All this is just a guess but may help

[wick112]

figured it out once I took the the whole basket off. The bearings were stuck.

[wick112]

I'm now able to shift gears! Now the only problem I have is that I can't get it to shift back into neutral while it's running. Once I turn off the bike it shifts in to neutral just fine. Any ideas?

[Cynic]

Clutch drag?

Now its running have you adjusted the clutch again, as now it has actually run all the parts will have settled after the initial set up.