clutch problems. im new HELP

mr.jake · December 15th, 2010, 08:04 PM

Hey guys. im having trouble with my bike. when i put it in gear and hold in the clutch it still takes off

what is the problem? the clutch cabel appears to be full engaged. idk what it is... do i need a new clutch or does it need to be adjusted? please any feedback will be greatly appreciated. please excuse gramatical errors

kkim · December 15th, 2010, 08:30 PM

define "takes off".

do you have the proper amount of free play at the clutch lever? if not, adjust it so you do.

when was the last time the oil was changed? how many miles on the bike?

Alex · December 15th, 2010, 08:32 PM

/thread moved to pre-gen tech area

luisd_08 · December 15th, 2010, 08:42 PM

When you engage the clutch, take a look at the clutch box by the bottom
right side of the bike. If the mechanism that attaches the clutch cable to the
box fully contracts, then its not a clutch lever or cable issue. If it doesn't,
contract, then the problem lies with the cable or lever.

Sorry this isn't a fix, but it'll cross out some possible causes.

scotty · December 15th, 2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luisd_08

When you engage the clutch, take a look at the clutch box by the bottom
right side of the bike. If the mechanism that attaches the clutch cable to the
box fully contracts, then its not a clutch lever or cable issue. If it doesn't,
contract, then the problem lies with the cable or lever.

Sorry this isn't a fix, but it'll cross out some possible causes.

Yup, check the easy stuff 1st!

mr.jake · December 16th, 2010, 11:40 AM

i think it may be because it low on oil(3/4 of the way down on the window :/ ) im going to change the oil after christmas somtime and hopefully it will work. thanks guys. and it has 18,000 miles. i traded a ak47 and $100 bucks for it

mrlmd · December 16th, 2010, 06:30 PM

It's not unusual for these bikes to get a "sticky" clutch - the oil, by it's viscosity, holds the plates together. If you ride it it will loosen up. It happens if the bike sits for a while unused. You can also loosen it up by just rolling it in neutral back and forth, but take it for a ride and it should go away. There's probably nothing wrong with the clutch cable adjustment - don't start adjusting things 'till you ride it and free it up. You may make matters worse by messing it up. It's just a peculiarity of this bike and may happen every once in a while and there's nothing really wrong with it. While it may be due for an oil change (and check the level), it can happen even after a change. Ride the thing.

mr.jake · December 16th, 2010, 08:44 PM

thanks man that a relief. i felt like i got ripped off.. but now i know. ile post my results in a couple of weeks.

mrlmd · December 17th, 2010, 07:49 AM

Hope that's all it is. Don't forget to get back to us if that worked.

mr.jake · December 17th, 2010, 02:58 PM

will do. thanks again

mr.jake · December 20th, 2010, 09:13 PM

ok. problem solved. my bike was having trouble starting and with the clutch "sticking" i guess thats what you would call it. i drained my tank and carbs. added 2 gallons of new gas with 3 ounces of sea foam. started it up with half choke. let it run for 5 minutes. took it around my neibhbor hood and it ran perfect. no problems from the clutch at all. guess it was just the cold oil?? thanks for the advice.

mrlmd · December 21st, 2010, 07:15 AM

Good for you, changed the oil and all that and the clutch has "unstuck". Riding it and running it fixes that, should it ever happen again, and if it does, don't worry about it, it happens every once in a while. It can happen with warmer weather too, most likely due to the bike sitting for a while unused.
Try Berrymans B12 Chemtool instead of Seafoam - only $3.79 at Walmart or Autozone or Advance instead of $10 a can, and some think it works better. Use it every 3 or 4 tankfuls 1oz/gal of gas and you'll never have a gummed up dirty carb again.
Again, glad it's running well and you're happy now.

mr.jake · December 21st, 2010, 03:48 PM

thanks ile try it. 3.75 is much better than 10.

n4mwd · December 23rd, 2010, 05:47 AM

My 2006 does that too with the clutch sticking when its cold. The next time I change the oil, I'm going to use full synthetic and see if that helps.

mrlmd · December 23rd, 2010, 10:02 AM

It may have nothing to do with the type of oil, it may stick once in a while with the synthetic too - just a peculiarity of the clutch where the plates stick together with a thin film of oil.

December 15th, 2010, 08:04 PM	#1
mr.jake ninjette.org member Name: jacob Location: gaston county n.c. Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 28	clutch problems. im new HELP Hey guys. im having trouble with my bike. when i put it in gear and hold in the clutch it still takes off what is the problem? the clutch cabel appears to be full engaged. idk what it is... do i need a new clutch or does it need to be adjusted? please any feedback will be greatly appreciated. please excuse gramatical errors

December 15th, 2010, 08:32 PM	#3
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December 15th, 2010, 08:42 PM	#4
luisd_08 Luis Name: Luis Location: Deep, Deep South Texas Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 "Metallic Island Blue" Posts: 16	When you engage the clutch, take a look at the clutch box by the bottom right side of the bike. If the mechanism that attaches the clutch cable to the box fully contracts, then its not a clutch lever or cable issue. If it doesn't, contract, then the problem lies with the cable or lever. Sorry this isn't a fix, but it'll cross out some possible causes. __________________________________________________ Chuck Norris adds 52hp to a ninjette by giving it an approving nod.

December 16th, 2010, 11:40 AM	#6
mr.jake ninjette.org member Name: jacob Location: gaston county n.c. Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 28	clutch issues i think it may be because it low on oil(3/4 of the way down on the window :/ ) im going to change the oil after christmas somtime and hopefully it will work. thanks guys. and it has 18,000 miles. i traded a ak47 and $100 bucks for it

December 17th, 2010, 02:58 PM	#10
mr.jake ninjette.org member Name: jacob Location: gaston county n.c. Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 28	will do. thanks again __________________________________________________ those who think they can and those who think they cannot are usually right.

December 15th, 2010, 08:30 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	define "takes off". do you have the proper amount of free play at the clutch lever? if not, adjust it so you do. when was the last time the oil was changed? how many miles on the bike?

December 16th, 2010, 06:30 PM	#7
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	It's not unusual for these bikes to get a "sticky" clutch - the oil, by it's viscosity, holds the plates together. If you ride it it will loosen up. It happens if the bike sits for a while unused. You can also loosen it up by just rolling it in neutral back and forth, but take it for a ride and it should go away. There's probably nothing wrong with the clutch cable adjustment - don't start adjusting things 'till you ride it and free it up. You may make matters worse by messing it up. It's just a peculiarity of this bike and may happen every once in a while and there's nothing really wrong with it. While it may be due for an oil change (and check the level), it can happen even after a change. Ride the thing.

December 16th, 2010, 08:44 PM	#8
mr.jake ninjette.org member Name: jacob Location: gaston county n.c. Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 28	thanks man that a relief. i felt like i got ripped off.. but now i know. ile post my results in a couple of weeks.

December 17th, 2010, 07:49 AM	#9
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Hope that's all it is. Don't forget to get back to us if that worked.

December 20th, 2010, 09:13 PM	#11
mr.jake ninjette.org member Name: jacob Location: gaston county n.c. Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 28	ok. problem solved. my bike was having trouble starting and with the clutch "sticking" i guess thats what you would call it. i drained my tank and carbs. added 2 gallons of new gas with 3 ounces of sea foam. started it up with half choke. let it run for 5 minutes. took it around my neibhbor hood and it ran perfect. no problems from the clutch at all. guess it was just the cold oil?? thanks for the advice. __________________________________________________ those who think they can and those who think they cannot are usually right.

December 21st, 2010, 07:15 AM	#12
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Good for you, changed the oil and all that and the clutch has "unstuck". Riding it and running it fixes that, should it ever happen again, and if it does, don't worry about it, it happens every once in a while. It can happen with warmer weather too, most likely due to the bike sitting for a while unused. Try Berrymans B12 Chemtool instead of Seafoam - only $3.79 at Walmart or Autozone or Advance instead of $10 a can, and some think it works better. Use it every 3 or 4 tankfuls 1oz/gal of gas and you'll never have a gummed up dirty carb again. Again, glad it's running well and you're happy now.

December 21st, 2010, 03:48 PM	#13
mr.jake ninjette.org member Name: jacob Location: gaston county n.c. Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1996 ninja 250 Posts: 28	thanks ile try it. 3.75 is much better than 10. __________________________________________________ those who think they can and those who think they cannot are usually right.

December 23rd, 2010, 05:47 AM	#14
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	My 2006 does that too with the clutch sticking when its cold. The next time I change the oil, I'm going to use full synthetic and see if that helps.

December 23rd, 2010, 10:02 AM	#15
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	It may have nothing to do with the type of oil, it may stick once in a while with the synthetic too - just a peculiarity of the clutch where the plates stick together with a thin film of oil.

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