Clutch Stuck

[The Painter]

I have a 2001 Yamaha R1, I took it for it’s MOT today, the bike is started monthly but I hadn’t ridden it for a couple of years, however I couldn’t select gear without it stalling, the clutch was stuck, I couldn’t bump start it so I started it in gear with the clutch out, not the most elegant procedure but it started and the clutch released soon afterwards, it rode ok afterwards but I’m paranoid I could have damaged something, any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Stu]

Hi and welcome to the forum 

 

I wouldn't worry about it if it was knackered it would be slipping 

 

I had a gsxr that did the same and the clutch lasted many years after 

[The Painter]

8 minutes ago, Stu said:

Hi and welcome to the forum 

 

I wouldn't worry about it if it was knackered it would be slipping 

 

I had a gsxr that did the same and the clutch lasted many years after 

Thanks Stu, if the clutch had rusted while standing, could there be rust in the oil now ?

[Stu]

It will just be the metal bits in the pack that's just stuck the the friction plates the same way brake pads do to discs 

 

The filter would pic anything up but if you're worried then drop the oil and change it 

[Hairsy]

As it's been left long enough for the clutch to seize, there's a good likelihood of condensation having formed inside the engine casing through ambient warming and cooling during the time in storage. 

 

I think it would be really wise to warm the bike and change the oil.

[V650]

2 minutes ago, Hairsy said:

As it's been left long enough for the clutch to seize, there's a good likelihood of condensation having formed inside the engine casing through ambient warming and cooling during the time in storage. 

 

I think it would be really wise to warm the bike and change the oil.

+1 for peace of mind