clutch hard to pull [Archive]

skwinters1

02-20-2008, 12:27 AM

just picked up a 2003 and the clutch is very hard to pull . It shifts ok but is hard to pull . before I tear in to it is there anything I should be looking for , I have the shop manuel but it doesn't give any trouble shooting tips for this thanks for the help..

AtvMxRider

02-20-2008, 05:05 AM

Try a new clutch cable before you tear into it

NJ450rider

02-20-2008, 06:34 AM

Yup new clutch cable. Itll make a big difference. Dont forget to lube it as well.

NacsMXer

02-20-2008, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by NJ450rider
Yup new clutch cable. Itll make a big difference. Dont forget to lube it as well.

Yep try silicone spray inside the cable, it makes a world of difference.

REPOMAN

02-20-2008, 07:20 AM

agreed on the new cable. make sure it is not hitting your header and burning. everytime mine did that it was hard to pull

hornetgod13

02-20-2008, 08:51 AM

The first thing to do is remove the cable from the clutch engager on the right crankcase. Than test it for resistance. Often times the inner cable sleeve melts due to header heat. Like the others said, lube the heck out of it. If there's still a lot of resistance after you lube it than it's time for a new cable but, If there was no resistance when you cycled it disconnected than you might have heavy duty clutch springs installed.