Clutch prob

Hellfish6 · 11-25-2007, 04:14 PM

I started my 05 CRF250r, it was pretty cold, so I had to jump it. As I was driving back around after jumping, I noticed that when I pulled my clutch, it took about 2 seconds for the clutch to actually kick in. I pulled the clutch, and I would still be accelerating.

Is this a problem I should worry about or a result of it being cold started?

wr250f95 · 11-25-2007, 04:25 PM

probably just from being cold, no oil flow, you should always let it sit and warm up.

Hellfish6 · 11-25-2007, 04:27 PM

Yeah, I know, I hated having to start it that way, I just have such trouble kicking it over in the cold, so I have to jump it to get it going to warm up.

DAVO · 11-25-2007, 04:31 PM

that how my mate starts his. his clutch is fine could need playin with at level may not b set right

tigmaster · 11-25-2007, 06:20 PM

well, did you have trouble with it when the bike was warm? if it was just while it was cold, then its just the oil. if the trouble was still there when the bike is worn then the clutch basket fingers are worn and you will need a new clutch basket. here is a how to article on replacing it:
http://www.mototips.com/how-tos-perf...ch-basket.html

Hellfish6 · 11-26-2007, 08:32 PM

Never had the problem running warm...must have just been a cold start issue.

tigmaster · 11-26-2007, 08:40 PM

yes, the oil is just thick and grippy when cold.

wr250f95 · 11-26-2007, 09:14 PM

cha ching.

tigmaster · 11-26-2007, 09:15 PM

well at least no money was spent.

11-25-2007, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hellfish6 C Rider Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11	Clutch prob I started my 05 CRF250r, it was pretty cold, so I had to jump it. As I was driving back around after jumping, I noticed that when I pulled my clutch, it took about 2 seconds for the clutch to actually kick in. I pulled the clutch, and I would still be accelerating. Is this a problem I should worry about or a result of it being cold started?

11-25-2007, 04:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,657	probably just from being cold, no oil flow, you should always let it sit and warm up. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

11-25-2007, 06:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,492	well, did you have trouble with it when the bike was warm? if it was just while it was cold, then its just the oil. if the trouble was still there when the bike is worn then the clutch basket fingers are worn and you will need a new clutch basket. here is a how to article on replacing it: http://www.mototips.com/how-tos-perf...ch-basket.html __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

11-26-2007, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,492	yes, the oil is just thick and grippy when cold. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

11-26-2007, 09:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,657	cha ching. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

11-25-2007, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hellfish6 C Rider Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11	Yeah, I know, I hated having to start it that way, I just have such trouble kicking it over in the cold, so I have to jump it to get it going to warm up.

11-25-2007, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
DAVO C Rider Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: manchester.uk Posts: 161	that how my mate starts his. his clutch is fine could need playin with at level may not b set right

11-26-2007, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hellfish6 C Rider Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11	Never had the problem running warm...must have just been a cold start issue.

11-26-2007, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,492	well at least no money was spent. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

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