Clutch wont release

[400exOverride]

So today i installed new clutches and new clutch cable. I put it all together and i put it in gear while not running and tried pulling in the clutch to see and make sure it would roll forward, and it didn't. It acted as though it was still fully engaged in gear and made no difference when pulled in and i can see the clutch tab going fully forward when pulled in. please help going riding friday!

[Zeb400EX]

Make sure the rod that your cable is attached onto is hooked into the clutch push rod inside of the case. If it checks out ok then it probably just needs the cable adjusted. If the rod inside is off, your clutch handle should feel really free like there's nothing being pulled.

[400exOverride]

Well it feels like its all attached and stuff. Like before i installed the new clutch pack. but i guess i have to open it back up and see.

[400exOverride]

I just checked it and its all connected and still doesn't work. I dont know. I dont reallly wanna start it because I dont want to put oil back in it until I have it working.

[Wr3sTl3b0y]

hey i had that same problem still havn't gotten it fixed but i put a ebc clutch kit new cable never got the clutch to work tryed atleast 10 times put the old one in and im running that till i can get it to a honda shop

[400exOverride]

Yeah thats what i did. I installed the ebc kit to and a stock new clutch cable. I dont know why it wont work. im so pissed off at it it isn't funny.

[400exOverride]

My clutch pin that my cable attaches to is going over the shaft inside and still not functioning.

[Wr3sTl3b0y]

ya i had the same problem i said screw it went through race season with a bum clutch kinda sucked but im hoping to get the honda shop to install it fine for me

[400exOverride]

Well it turns out its fine now. I just said forget it and put oil back in it and drove it around the yard and now it works fine grabs like crazy now!

[marineco]

Just a theory.. maybe it needed run for a minute to seat everything after the install?

[400exOverride]

yeah thats what it was man. It goes great now.

[Wr3sTl3b0y]

so what was the problem then ??? was it the rod not on?

[400exOverride]

no there was just a lot of friction cause they were new

[Zeb400EX]

did u soak the fiber discs before installing the clutch?

[400exOverride]

yeah, over night like 12 hours or so. People say you dont have to, and just coat them with oil before you install is another way.

[Wr3sTl3b0y]

so i soaked the clutch plates for a bit wheres your bottom adjustment all the way to the back middle or front of the quad? if you understand what i mean ill give it another shot save me 100 bux

[400exOverride]

i will send you a picture, but most likely your clutch plates are wore out if it slips when you throttle it. give me your personal email so i can get those to you.

[Wr3sTl3b0y]

wrestleboy29@hotmail.com

i mean i did it about 10 different times even checked out other 400ex's to see where their clutch adjustment was at mine is all the way to the front so i can barely get the 2 nuts to lock
thnx man i appreciate it im gonna try it this week when i get the pic

[Wr3sTl3b0y]

can someone plz post a pic of their clutch adjustment by the case idk wtf the deal is with mine i hold in the clutch going down the road hit the gas it makes a slight noise difference but no clutch action
and i just got down the road had gas running outta one of my drain hoses off the carb its running like **** must have water in it hasnt run in a while


but plzz brand new ebc clutch it has been soaked for about 18 hrs put in correct its latched it wont work a bit i tryed breaking it in the way i was told and nothin

[Wr3sTl3b0y]

i just found some where on this site that the last fiber plate is supposed to be offset from the rest of the plates is this true that would be my problem?????????