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after bike warms up my clutch doesnt fully disengage, ive tryed different oils, curently im using synthetic ATF, makes no difference, what to do?

Have you checked the basket for notches?

danberreth wrote:after bike warms up my clutch doesnt fully disengage, ive tryed different oils, curently im using synthetic ATF, makes no difference, what to do?

have you checked the clutch hub nut to make sure its tight? Speaking from a friend's experience...

Sounds like time to pull the cover and check basket, plates thickness, spring lengths, a basic clutch tune-up to start.

danberreth wrote:after bike warms up my clutch doesnt fully disengage, ive tryed different oils, curently im using synthetic ATF, makes no difference, what to do?

The basket is probably notched

Thanks to all for the input, Ill tear it down and have a look.

It would sure be nice if manufacturers, both OEM and/or aftermarket, would offer a basket with hard faced surfaces to prevent notching. Notched clutch basket problems go all the way back to the invention of the multi-plate clutch.

They don't want stuff to last forever. Get a few years of use out of it then they start selling parts, which is where the real profit is.

Yeah, I understand. But parts that wear out also has an impact on the brand's reputation. Do a Google search on MAICO BREAKO and you'll see what I mean.

Was just looking at the specs on a 2018 KTM 250XC-W and they advertise a wear free steel basket.

See there, it can be done. Good for them!

david wrote:Was just looking at the specs on a 2018 KTM 250XC-W and they advertise a wear free steel basket.

Was a KDX $8,500?