Clutch not fully engaging

ballinchestr

ballinchestr

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I noticed mid-ride today that the clutch didn't seem to fully engage. with the clutch lever all the way out, the engine just didn't seem totally connected. When I tried giving it more gas, it just revved and didn't make me go any faster

The bike's pretty new, I don't think I could have burned out the clutch yet...
I also don't really know much about fixing the clutch either.
 
I totally removed the cable and it was still not engaging. I just tightened the flower nut and it looks like it will work for now.

Also, something on the bike is squeaking whenever the clutch is disengaged. it goes away when I'm using the engine (either that or I just can't hear it) and it's pretty loud. Is this easy to fix?
 
Depends on what's "squeakig".

Have you lubricated the clutch actuating parts? The cam in the sprocket cover, the bucking bar and the ball bearing behind it? How about a small dab of greas on the right side primary and secondary gears?

Some clutches are just louder than others and there's also the possibility that the clutch is hitting the inside of the cover on the right side.

Then there's the bike's wheel bearing. How are those for grease?

Tom
 
It's probably the bike. How do I check for grease?

Fixed. The bucking bar was dry and squeaking. noting a little lithium can't fix.
 
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