im having a similar problem...i can get mine to start still but it takes dropping the clutch a few times...so far ive pulled the clutch apart and i found that the friction materials are peeling apart...does anyone know of a better clutch than the oem one...that clutch has only gone about 5000 miles...during this winter i want to get a new carb,exhaust and a 36 tooth gear...i like to go fast...i just dont feel that the clutch will handle my plans...