250-500cc 07 WR250 clutch problem?t

It seems like the clutch on my WR250 (07 model) doesn't work as it should. It is hard to start in gear with the clutch pulled in, harder than other bikes I have owned. Really annoying in the woods. I have adjusted the clutch and changed the oil, next is to take the clutch apart and check out the discs, plates, springs. All I am asking is if this is a common problem, if any aftermarket parts are better, etc.? Thanks for any and all advice.

BTW if anyone needs parts from the enduro kit for WR's, let me know. I have a full kit but have decided not to install on mine

It may just be worn plates or a grooved basket.

If you over adjust the cable the cam on the arm will pull past the end of the push rod end and wedge it in the shaft. If you pull the pressure plate off the clutch and slide the rod out you can tell if that's what it's done.

Whatever the case, you'll have to open it up to find out.

Is this a new bike (to you)? My '09 WR 300 clutch was pretty stiff from new due to the cable. Also, I remember it being a bit harder to start in gear. I hardly ever attempt to start any bike in gear, but the 300 was noticeably tempermental to start in gear.

These motors (Husky 250-300) 2-strokes are sort of old school Euro clutch draggy things.

Just the way they are.

That and the Kick start placement makes them a bear to light after stalling in the woods.

Common issue ... additional information:

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=793660&highlight=

I installed two KTM friction plates in mine they are slightly thinner , pick a late model 250 2stroke should work mine did . Next I added a dina ring auto clutch and kept the KTM plates they were needed to get the stall gap correct good luck . Dina ring is great in the woods tuff to .