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clutch issue

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hey im new to the site.i have a 87 kdx200 i bought prolly13 years ago. Its always ran fine with now issues. but lately i cannot pull my clutch lever in every once in a while it totally locks up ne clue as to wut could be the cause of this. thanks
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It is very likely that the clutch basket has notches worn into it from the plates. You'll need to pull the clutch basket out and file the slots smooth and reassemble. Have you ever changed or lubed the cable?
Does someone out there have photos of a notched basket?
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Post by nearma12 »

Here is a pic of the grooves in the clutch basket. Just pull it off and smooth them out with a file.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd77 ... C00774.jpg
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ahhh ok sweet. ill give it a shot n maybe a new cable too. so when i take the cover off i dont gotta worry about nething falling out when i take the cover off the case. thanks for the help guys
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Post by Julien D »

nah, If anything falls out it was already broken ;).
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ok sounds good. im gunna get a gasket for the cover n im gunna give it shot.thanks again
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