Transmission issue rd350

[Natebat5]

There is plenty of clutch lever pull and I checked it before I put the clutch side cover on it wasn't slipping very much but I thought maybe when I put oil in it would help. It didn't. Also like I said at the very beginning before I tore my bike apart, the clutch was doing this exact thing. so not quite sure what is going on?

[Natebat5]

Is it possible that it's just the clutch plates that have gone bad?

[Natebat5]

Or maybe I just tightened that big nut down to tight? I didn't wrench on it very hard...

[Joeman]

Post some pics of the plates.

[Natebat5]

Post some pics of the plates.

Ok I'll tear it apart in a bit and take some pics

[Joeman]

And check the movement of the clutch mechanism inside the cover.

[Natebat5]

Ok here's some pics of the clutch plates. I've never looked at any other so I don't even know what to look for. Also the clutch boss moves freely in the clutch basket once I removed all the plates. Also are they supposed to be that dark? The edges of the plates also have a kind of rusty color to them.

[Natebat5]

So do I need new friction plates or maybe soak em in oil or something?

[Natebat5]

Update: turns out this idiot at my local motorcycle shop gave me the wrong oil it's made for 2 strokes with SEPARATE wet clutches .... grrrr I spent $20 bucks on this oil they better give me a refund cuz I bought this on his word it's the best stuff for my bike anyway I guess this is good news because that means my clutch is fine I need to go to town and get some new oil then I can finally go riding!

[Natebat5]

And the oil fixed the clutch problem but guess what?!? I have a hole I have a hole... in my left piston my life sucks royally sucks right now.... I wonder what caused it? Timing being off? Maybe just because it's an old bike...

[Joeman]

And the oil fixed the clutch problem but guess what?!? I have a hole I have a hole... in my left piston my life sucks royally sucks right now.... I wonder what caused it? Timing being off? Maybe just because it's an old bike...

so did the bike run and you blew a hole in the piston?

[eastanglianbiker]

timing out mixture out wrong heat range spark plug,did you bleed the 2 stroke pump when you refitted the engine and have it running a on premix in the petrol to ensure it was getting the 2 stroke oil it needed?

[Tango]

And the oil fixed the clutch problem but guess what?!? I have a hole I have a hole... in my left piston my life sucks royally sucks right now.... I wonder what caused it? Timing being off? Maybe just because it's an old bike...

Welcome to the world of 2-strokes, mate........ Most likely running too lean or ignition timing out as EAB says.

[Natebat5]

I actually think it was a matter of lacking compression, because of an air leak from the magneto side crank seal. I found this article and I screenshoted the important part. I am going to have to wait to continue fixing the rd I'm going to buy my dads 2007 yamaha Fz6 ( got in a car accident several years ago and when I turn 18 I finally get the settlement money... then I can officially buy it), he doesn't ride it because is to painful of a position for him but it is perfect for me. Don't worry though I'm not giving up on the rd but it will be awhile before I have money and skills required and the patience to fix her up.