400ex clutch hard to pull

[ModManiac]

I recently bought a 400ex and the clutch lever is hard as H%$L to pull! I think the cable might be too short anyone ever had this problem?

[underpowered]

cable aint to short, it is just dirty and needs lubed, possibly replaced. try lubing it with some chain lube first. if that does't help a new one is only like $15.

[Wildbrain]

Like Underpowered says, It's probably just dirty or it needs to be replaced cause they get cooked where it runs so close to the exhaust head pipes.

[redexrider]

If it is a stock perch/lever it will be harder to pull. I would suggest buying a new perch/lever like an ez pull, and lube the cable. I did this on mine and it is a world of difference. I love how easy it is to pull now.

[ModManiac]

It looks to be a new clutch cable and a new lever, could something inside the casing where the clutch is be causing this? Is there some spring that helps engage the clutch?

[redexrider]

it could be something with the clutch itself, and yes there are four springs that push the clutch plates back when you release the clutch. that the clutch basket cover off and see if everything looks in place. It could be a tweaked spring.

[firefighterjosh]

Before you start tearing into it replace the cable.

[allstock]

yea definatly change the cable and check it under the exaust mine was burning through and i just thought it getting harder to pull was normal but it wound up shattering my clutches

[kawi_kfx13]

ya id replace ur cable i did it on mine and it didnt help tho...so i just put an all new clutch in it...lol that fixed everything...but now my motors goin out so its gona go to t he bore shop lol good luck tho i hope it only ur cable

[krt400ex]

the prvious owner might have installed stiffer aftermarket springs. that will mae the clutch harder to pull

[ugotbit]

Mine is the same way now, its most likely the cable like evrybody mentioned above. I got a new cable and a MSR "adjust on the fly" lever from Rocky Mtn. for like $40 bucks...

[400eXr1d3rZ]

MSR AOF Clutch perch and lever, im getting one soon

[hondamanex400]

I had this happen to mine, The clutch would get hard to pull, so I just kept spraying cable cleaner on the top (by the lever) and on the other end (by the motor). It would work for about 10 hours of riding, then I had to lube it again. I did this for almost a year until I went to pull in my lever when I was in a mud hole, and and then the cable just snapped. But like everyone else has said, replace the cable.

[ugotbit]

Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
MSR AOF Clutch perch and lever, im getting one soon
Yeah thats the one I just ordered, hopefuly it will be here tomarrow. I will let everybody know how it works...

[ModManiac]

Originally posted by ugotbit
Yeah thats the one I just ordered, hopefuly it will be here tomarrow. I will let everybody know how it works...
Where did you order it from and how much did it cost?

[400exrider707]

Replace the cable first. Easiest and cheapest. Also the 400ex has five springs on the clutch, and I doubt that stiffer springs would make that much of a difference. Most of the "stiffer" springs I've run were no different than stock. Worst case scenario your clutch basket has deep grooves in the fingers causing the clutch to be difficult to disengage, which would require the purchase of a new clutch basket.

[Jakeyracer]

ModManiac quote:
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Originally posted by ugotbit
Yeah thats the one I just ordered, hopefuly it will be here tomarrow. I will let everybody know how it works...
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Where did you order it from and how much did it cost?

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?prodFamilyId=11631&navTitle=Control&webCatId=12&webTypeId=87&navType=type

there^^^^is the link for the exact part they are talking about


http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?prodFamilyId=1144&navTitle=Control&webCatId=12&pageLinkUri=&vehicleType=&webTypeId=77&navType=type

That clutch will keep yer wires form cookin lol FOR $200 sum

[ugotbit]

Yup, thats the one. I also picked up a Motion-pro cable so I will install both and report back. Hopefuly it will get here today...

[pual0101]

Originally posted by krt400ex
the prvious owner might have installed stiffer aftermarket springs. that will mae the clutch harder to pull

[ugotbit]

Installed the MSR AOF perch/lever and a new Motion pro cable. This thing ROCKS! I suggest to everybody to replace the stock rubbish. It is like a new machine, now I wont get arm pump from the clutch...