Clutch will not disengage.

[tjalaska]

The clutch cable on my daughters blaster broke a couple years ago. Her boyfriend was going to replace it but never did and now they've broken up. Her boyfriend did manage to get a replacement clutch cable and I just replaced it. However, it doesn't disengage the clutch. No matter how far the rod that goes into the motor swings the clutch just doesn't disengage. I don't know anything about these things but am mechanically inclinded. When the clutch cable broke could that have done something to the clutch itself or is there a percise position the rod needs to be at when the clutch is pulled to disengage the clutch? Please help!!!

 

[Jay]

Make sure it has gear oil you can see a glass window on the right side of the motor.You may just need to ride it and keep using the clutch like it is working it should start to work.

 

[brandoz28]

take the cable off at the end of the motor end and see if the arm lines up with the pointer on the case

 

[YZ Otis]

Not uncommon for motorcycle clutch plates to stick together after setting for a long time. May pop loose rocking back & forth in gear but prolly have to pull the cover and help them

 

[tjalaska]

This is great I'll check the gear oil. I have some 80w general purpose gear lubricant. Can I use that if it needs oil and how far up in the window should the oil level be? Thanks for the help

 

[tjalaska]

PS and the rod points at the pointer when the cable is removed from the motor end.

 

[YZ Otis]

I just fill'm 1/2 way up the window so it's easy to see but that may not be the proper level
BTW: If ya have fresh oil in it and don't want to drain it to check the clutch you can just tip it up on it's side. But watch that the gas don't run out

 

[stephen12091985]

650cc if u got a ratio rite cup

 

[tjalaska]

That must be why is says 650cc next to the fill cap. Anyway, I put a little gear oil in it and rocked it back and forth for a little while with it in gear. Readjusted the cable and works like a champ now. I really appreciate it. Thanks a bunch.
TJ

 

[Jay]

Glad it worked out for you,have fun.

 

[blasterman87]

thats good, ive had a blaster clutch stick before i just rode it for awhile and it started working

 

[Jay]

For the trans oil you can use ATF TYPE-F trans oil from auto parts store.Only use oil that will work with the wet clutch if you don't use ATF TYPE-F.

 

[ricekiller1985]

my local motorcycle shop pulled up on their computer that it takes 10w-30

 

[nd jat]

my local motorcycle shop pulled up on their computer that it takes 10w-30

yes but you need to watch for that it doesn't have friction modifiers, that will mess the clutches up. Most common oils add fricton modifiers to them to reduce friction in engines (not for wet clutches!!!)

 

[brandoz28]

yup...make sure that you get 10w30 MOTORCYCLE or ATV oil

 

[wolf1]

wouldnt be a bad idea to check the ballbearing behind the pressure plate rod. sometimes those can weld the two rods together and cause this problem.