clutch wont snap back out

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11-16-2009, 01:20 PM

nhrider90

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clutch wont snap back out

got a piece of **** 87 on road off road dirtbike for free i've been fixing to learn wheelies on, but the clutch keeps dragging when i let it out, how do i get it to snap back out when i pop it?

11-16-2009, 01:37 PM

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Re: clutch wont snap back out

you may just need a new cable , take off the cable and see if it moves freely and if so check to see what is sticking

11-16-2009, 11:03 PM

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Re: clutch wont snap back out

cable or the little spring on the lever that the cable moves. wd40 the **** outa the cable! lol

11-30-2009, 10:01 AM

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Re: clutch wont snap back out

yea, used wd-40 and chain lube, it snaps now, but it inches out if i ease it, makes for a shaky take off lol, how can i make is smoother?

11-30-2009, 10:02 AM

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Re: clutch wont snap back out

just buy a new cable

12-01-2009, 11:01 PM

nhrider90

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Re: clutch wont snap back out

yea, the whole clutch is fucked up anyways, might need new plates. its an old bike, just riding the other day, i noticed they were smoking, and when i pop it, it doesnt really grab