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Clutch problem Fri Aug 24, 2012 9:26 pm
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A couple of days ago, while riding home from work I developed a sudden problem with my clutch. My bike's a 1989 K100RT with 92K miles. Since purchasing it in March, I haven't had any problems at all.
I stopped at a stop sign like normal, no strange noises. But when I shifted into 1st, the clutch would not release so the bike would move. I can shift into any gear, including neutral, but releasing the clutch handle does not allow the bike to move. Letting the handle out and revving the engine, the upper gears sound like something is "bouncing" across the top of the gear teeth, but not engaging. I still have tension in the clutch handle like normal, so I don't think the clutch cable broke.
With tomorrow being Saturday, I'll have time to work on it, but know more about cars, especially old ones, than bikes. I don't want to just start taking it apart if I can help it. But I also don't know what it's likely to be. The shop manual indicates that the clutch can be accessed without removing the engine or trans, but I don't know how (yet).
Can anyone suggest the probable problem? And/or things to try, hopefully without taking too much apart? I'd appreciate any advice I can get. Thanks!
I stopped at a stop sign like normal, no strange noises. But when I shifted into 1st, the clutch would not release so the bike would move. I can shift into any gear, including neutral, but releasing the clutch handle does not allow the bike to move. Letting the handle out and revving the engine, the upper gears sound like something is "bouncing" across the top of the gear teeth, but not engaging. I still have tension in the clutch handle like normal, so I don't think the clutch cable broke.
With tomorrow being Saturday, I'll have time to work on it, but know more about cars, especially old ones, than bikes. I don't want to just start taking it apart if I can help it. But I also don't know what it's likely to be. The shop manual indicates that the clutch can be accessed without removing the engine or trans, but I don't know how (yet).
Can anyone suggest the probable problem? And/or things to try, hopefully without taking too much apart? I'd appreciate any advice I can get. Thanks!