Sticking Clutch plates?

Celt · Post by **Celt** » 12 Sep 2005, 19:13

I bought a CRM MK2 in Feb, I rode it home and it was fine. However like an idiot I have pretty much left it standing since.

I kicked it over the other day, when I put it in gear it stalled. I put the bike in first gear pulled the clutch lever and tried pushing the bike ....no joy.

The fella's at Leisure Trail have suggested that that plates are probably stuck together through being inactive for so long.

Would I have to strip the whole clutch down to free them up or is there another way without causing too much fuss.

What would be the procedure for this problem?

Any help would be appreciated.

Harry Carter · Post by **Harry Carter** » 13 Sep 2005, 19:11

start the bike, let it get hot (10-20)mins, dangerous but effective, the next bit, run with the bike in neutral jump on it (in neutral still), put it in first gear and run it up and down the road for about 5 mins and the oil should have come off the clutch plates. use all the gears not just first, then try and stop with the clutch lever in. If it dont then keep doing it until it stops dragging, if it doesn't stop atall then you got a problem.

CRMR · Post by **CRMR** » 13 Sep 2005, 22:46

have the cover off mate and check the basket.Check the sides of the slots to see if there are any wells or ridges...

lee_p · Post by **lee_p** » 14 Sep 2005, 11:26

Get the bike rolling put it in first and ride as normal going through the gears, give it 5 - 10 minutes and they should free off. If not pull the cover off undo the screws and smear oil onto them rebuild and away you go.

Bargos · Post by **Bargos** » 15 Sep 2005, 18:26

Stripping the clutch down would be my preference but then im a perfectionist.

All you really need is a couple of drilled flat pieces of steel with which to grip the basket whilst you are getting the centre nut undone. If you are mightily careful its possible to get away without needing to replace the gasket although replacement would be my first choice (like I said, im a perfectionist!).

If the bike is new to me then I like to know how the thing works, even at the risk of making a few mistakes along the way - this helps to build confidence and knowledge.

Note that the clutch plates should be properly soaked in oil (for a good few hours if they are new) rather than just smearing them with oil.

Good luck!

Celt · Post by **Celt** » 19 Sep 2005, 19:37

Thanks for the advice all, I got the bike going last night.

All ok.

lee_p · Post by **lee_p** » 19 Sep 2005, 20:01

Which method did you use ?

Celt · Post by **Celt** » 19 Sep 2005, 22:17

Yours and Harry Carters, worked a treat!!

lee_p · Post by **lee_p** » 20 Sep 2005, 08:37

Works 99.9% of the time.

Lee