won't freewheel when engine is hot

[CharleneWa]

When I run the engine for a while on hot days and the engine gets really hot, it seems like the clutch sticks or something. When I squeeze the lever to disengage I can feel the tension on the cable and it seems to disengage a little but not even enough that I can coast down a hill. What causes that and what can I do to fix it? The engine is broken in and runs perfectly other than that.

 

[DaveC]

When things heat up the parts expand and you lose clearance. Wait until it's hot and adjust the clutch cable for a bit more clearance. It should still be ok when it's cold.

 

[Allen_Wrench]

I learned that too, when adjusting my clutch. It can be a bit tricky sometimes, when the engine is cold, to anticipate how much travel you'll need after the engine is all warmed up.