1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc 09 wr250 clutch

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by Dirt_drifter, Apr 12, 2010.

  1. Dirt_drifter Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    I love my wr250. It's a great versatile bike. One thing that never stops annoying me is the clutch lever/perch. It's just too far out and too hard to pull for my small hands. I like to ride with my fingers over the clutch at all times. I find this hard on the WR as it's a long way out.
    I would love to buy a hydraulic set up but i can't find one. I am worried about changing the clutch perch as i don't want to end up with one that can't pull enough cable causing me to stall.
    Anyone else have this problem? Got a solution?
  2. MOTORHEAD Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mount Vernon, Indiana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 YAMAHA YZ250
    I had the same problem. Works Connection Elite lever. It lightened the pull and has a screw that allows you to adjust the stop point. Slide it in toward the center as far as you can stand then adjust in it until it feels right to you.

    The Elite uses a Honda leverage ratio, as many other after market levers do, so you may get them same results with one that's less expensive.
  3. yanchocik Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    PA
    I just put together a hydraulic clutch system for my WR 250. This is the best thing I have ever done to the bike. I will post pics when I get a chance.
  4. Dirt_drifter Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Sydney, Australia
    Does the clutch bind with that set up? I would hate to stall every time i lock up.
  5. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    Did you get the Magura one?

    I think the WR really needs one. I must adjust the clutch 20-30 times per ride. It's always out of adjustment it seems.
  6. raisrx251 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Virginia
    I would love to see your set up. What is the pull like?
  7. yanchocik Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    PA
    Yeah, I got the Magua master and slave cylinders then made an adapter to fit the WR. Kind of a proto type job...

    If anybody is interested, I am considering making up 10 sets and trying to sell them. If I can get commitments from a couple people I will get working on the kits.

    The pull is has to be 20% (maybe less) compared to the stock cable system.

    I did the Greenbriar enduro last Sunday. They had a pretty long tight section and all I thought while in there was "this clutch is awesome".

    The hyd. clutch is the second best investment I made on the bike (#1 was sending the suspension to WER!)

    I will try to post some pics of the set up over the weekend.
  8. 2stroked Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    B.C. Canada
    I seem to hear alot of complants about the clutches on the WR, the only problem I have is starting the bike in gear, sometimes. Clean and lube the cable once and a awhile and it feels better than a lot of hyro clutches i've felt, not worth spending $250 on.
    You guys must have small hands, I don't have big hands (M/L glove) and I have no problems with the lever?
  9. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    I love the feel of the clutch on my WR, but it always seems out of adjustment and causes a lot of missed shifts. I'll literally have to tighten in 15-20 times during a 50 mile ride.
  10. PC. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Beaverton, OR
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    CR165 & CR144
    Other Motorcycles:
    KTM500
    I'm ready to pull the trigger on a hydro clutch. Any chance you can post your setup and what you needed to modify to make it work?

    I NEED a hydro clutch. I'm surprised there's not more complaints about this. I miss every other shift due to the clutch always being out of adjustment. Its out of adjustment 80% more often than my other smokers :excuseme:

    Anyone else using Rotella T 15-40 and having clutch fade issues?
  11. letitsnow Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    mn
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FC250
    Other Motorcycles:
    CBR600F4
    I don't want to start an oil war thread but I've found that ATF works best in my WR250. All other oils that I used caused problems with the clutch drag. I am a harescramble racer that falls over OFTEN, so I needed to be able to restart in gear - which I can do when I use atf in the case.
  12. R_Little Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    NJ
    I have a HEBO hydro that Fred Hoess used to sell.

    I believe you can still get the universal clutch kit from Trials Shop.

    It works great...and is super reliable over the last 6yrs.
  13. MOTORHEAD Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mount Vernon, Indiana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 YAMAHA YZ250
    Sorry I missed this, but no, I'm not having any issues with the lever. The raito makes the pull lighter and it has a stop screw that lets you adjust the lever in toward the bar. I've set mine in to where my clutch finger sits on it just right.

    I'll have to agree on the lighter tranny oils, this gearbox seems to like them better. ATF seems to be the way to go, but I've been running Castrol Power RS R4 4T - 5w40 with great results.
  14. racerjak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wallingford, Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FC 450 Rockstar - 15 FE 501
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW Boxercup, BMW k1600gt
    I installed an ASV unbreakable lever on mine, works great! Shape of lever is totally adjustable to any hand size. My pull isn`t that bad at all, and I`ve only had to adjust on the fly maybe once during a 2 hr. race! I use Motul tranny fluid, works fine, starts in gear good also.
  15. racerjak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wallingford, Connecticut
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    FC 450 Rockstar - 15 FE 501
    Other Motorcycles:
    BMW Boxercup, BMW k1600gt
    Whoops!!! Should have said travel on lever is totally adjustable, not shape!! shape of lever is a little wider than stock, very comfortable!
  16. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Spectro SX Clutch Saver Oil is also very good in these bikes.