1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Austria - About 2014 & Newer
    TE = 2st Enduro & TC = 2st Cross

TE/TC Clutch Drag...

Discussion in '2st' started by swtwtwtw, May 16, 2015.

  1. swtwtwtw Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Apple Valley, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC 250
    So, I have have a bit of clutch drag with my bike since new. I have about 25 hours on it and it has not gone away, and it is a hindrance when I go to powershift on high speed uphills. Have a suggestion, anyone?
  2. PawPaw Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2013 TC 449
    Other Motorcycles:
    Honda Crf450R + old CB750
    It could be the oil used.
    You may want to do a search here as several threads have been posted about this.
    I can tell you that I use Rotella T6 5w40 in my bike (TC449)to get the clutch drag under control.
    Others will have their suggestions too.

    Paw Paw
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  3. swtwtwtw Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Apple Valley, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC 250
    So I searched...and found the thread where riders were changing the belleville spring. I opened mine up and tried each of the X,Y,Z settings on the belleville spring. y was stock and I always had a bit of drag. The z-setting increased the drag, and the x-setting left me with no drag. of course, I might still need a new spring, but I will ride this Saturday to verify whether or not the drag is truly gone.
  4. Portland2stroke Husqvarna

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2015 TE 300
    Other Motorcycles:
    2007 KTM 300 XC-W
    Any chance you were using the Bel Ray EXL Mineral Oil that the manual recommended.

    I don't think you needed to change springs. It's your oil. Especially if you used the stuff the manual mentioned (Bel Ray Mineral EXL).

    The fellow that mentioned Rotella was going in the right direction.
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  5. ggg Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE250 14
    Other Motorcycles:
    NONE
    when u say drag do you mean while standstill with clutch lever in the bike wants to creep forward or clutch slipping under power?
  6. swtwtwtw Husqvarna
    A Class

    Location:
    Apple Valley, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TC 250
    Installed a new OEM spring, I can see the clutch action is better. That is when pulling in the clutch lever the visible movement is a greater distance. For one of the above: Clutch drag, bike creeping while in gear. Using the softer x-setting while I was waiting for a new spring nearly eliminated the creeping I have had since new. Regarding Oil, I run 50/50 Type F ATF and 5w30, which is what Belray gear saver is. I am not unwilling to try rotella and might if this soes not solve the issue. Thanks for all the replies. Peace