RZ350 clutch grab

[t.tinyo]

85'RZ350 clutch grabbing when engine is cold it will release when engine temperature is at 170 degrees or hotter,lever adjuster is all the way out,action is stiff as hell,but no slipping.I just want a user friendly clutch! I'm thinking maybe pushrod and friction plates,and springs need to be replaced,but I do not have much experience in this department!

 

[TT03gsxr]

Oil change?

 

[channelcat]

maybe just the way the bike is..not right till it's warmed up. it's an old machine, thats how they are.

 

[augustiron]

to make sure it is properly adjusted, you have to get at the clutch itself. If the lifter isn't adjusted right, you will not get the proper action out of it

the last few steps here:
http://www.scooterhelp.com/RZ_help/restorations/rebuild.clutch.html

 

[anytwowilldo]

Years ago I bought a used dirt bike with a similar clutch. Very Grabby and not smooth at all. Dropping it into gear would kill the engine etc. I purchased a very small tube of additive made to fix just such a thing in a wet clutch. It was a dime sized plastic sleeve heat sealed on each end, but for the life of me I can't remember the manufacture. It could be Bardall. I added it to the gear oil and in a ride or two the clutch was perfect. You might try finding something like this before you tear the clutch apart. It may work for you too.

 

[EastBayDave]

uh, cable lube? Cable routed correctly? (binding can cause clutch issues...)

 

[t.tinyo]

:thumbup

to make sure it is properly adjusted, you have to get at the clutch itself. If the lifter isn't adjusted right, you will not get the proper action out of it

the last few steps here:
http://www.scooterhelp.com/RZ_help/restorations/rebuild.clutch.html

 

[t.tinyo]

:thumbdown

maybe just the way the bike is..not right till it's warmed up. it's an old machine, thats how they are.

 

[t.tinyo]

uh, cable lube? Cable routed correctly? (binding can cause clutch issues...)

Cable is fine!

 

[t.tinyo]

Im going to open it up and go from there!

Years ago I bought a used dirt bike with a similar clutch. Very Grabby and not smooth at all. Dropping it into gear would kill the engine etc. I purchased a very small tube of additive made to fix just such a thing in a wet clutch. It was a dime sized plastic sleeve heat sealed on each end, but for the life of me I can't remember the manufacture. It could be Bardall. I added it to the gear oil and in a ride or two the clutch was perfect. You might try finding something like this before you tear the clutch apart. It may work for you too.

 

[crank1000]

I'm certainly no expert, but it could be the basket has teeth worn into it in the "engaged" position, so it doesn't release properly when pulling the lever. If you look at the basket, and the fingers aren't smooth, there's your problem. Had this issue in 2 different bikes is the only reason I mention it.

 

[DanvilleDSRider]

Sons DirtBike did same thing replace the clutch springs and clutch pads, its a very easy job.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/371062085013?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

While your at it do an oil change...

 

[t.tinyo]

:thumbup

Sons DirtBike did same thing replace the clutch springs and clutch pads, its a very easy job.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/371062085013?ul_noapp=true&chn=ps&lpid=82

While your at it do an oil change...

 

[injun]

I think what you have is an old Barnett clutch, that is the way they acted, there are many choices now some good some not, if you can live with it it is a clutch that will last for many years, do not throw it away if you replace, keep it bagged for the next owner.
I have had many bikes with Barnett's.

But then I'am an OLD GUY!









:afm199:afm199:afm199

 

[oaklandish]

just sell it to me so i can make a sleeper ninja 250!

 

[channelcat]

so what happened with it? weak clutch springs, or what.

 

[channelcat]

just sell it to me so i can make a sleeper ninja 250!

slash down the head stock and go the dirt tracker. :thumbup

 

[t.tinyo]

clutch grab:

T'was the plates after all!