Natebat5 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natebat5 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Is it possible that it's just the clutch plates that have gone bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natebat5 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Or maybe I just tightened that big nut down to tight? I didn't wrench on it very hard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Post some pics of the plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natebat5 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 Post some pics of the plates.Ok I'll tear it apart in a bit and take some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 And check the movement of the clutch mechanism inside the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natebat5 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natebat5 Posted February 16, 2017 Author Share Posted February 16, 2017 So do I need new friction plates or maybe soak em in oil or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natebat5 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natebat5 Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natebat5 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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