linkandcuff
Husqvarna
A Class
i have an 06 te 510 and have a slight clutch drag....i ordered a FBF billet basket and some plates to try to see if that helps but just wanted to see if anyone else ran into the clutch drag problem
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anyone have clutch drag issues
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Husqvarna
Fast1
Husqvarna
AA Class
Did you measure the clutch springs free length yet and compare it to spec wear limit to determine if the springs have weakened and are short (same advise I suggested on the other site)?
Why do you feel a new clutch basket and some plates will resolve your issue?
You can also measure the clutch plate thickness to dertermine if within spec tolerance.
Why do you feel a new clutch basket and some plates will resolve your issue?
You can also measure the clutch plate thickness to dertermine if within spec tolerance.
linkandcuff
Husqvarna
A Class
from what i read a lot of people had the baskets wear prematurely causing grooves so the plates dont separate like they should...maybe the clutch plates got hot and warped cause some drag....i ordered the basket already so i'll probably wait untill i get that to check it out a little
2 and 4 stroke huskys are notorious for dragging clutches, even new. My 125 will hardly start in gear because of this. Noticed it on my WR250's as well. The E-start on my TXC450 overcomes this EZ
Troy F Collins
Husqvarna
AA Class
Motosportz;17197 said:
I totally agree with motorsportz....
also weak springs of incorrect length..would decrease drag not increase it...I dont know why thats suggested..??
and a notched basket will give a pulsing uneven engagement....I wouldnt think it will fix a light persistent drag....which is normal
none of my bikes will start in gear with the kicker.....unless I am lucky and the stars align
We have a te50 08 and its impossible to find neutral or start in gear. It feels like in the old days the clutch cable has stretched. With clutch in bike in 1st and idling it moves the bike forward.
I was thinking this would be caused by the seal in the slave cylinder, so the shaft didn't engage the clutch enough.
Could it be something else?
I was thinking this would be caused by the seal in the slave cylinder, so the shaft didn't engage the clutch enough.
Could it be something else?
Fast1
Husqvarna
AA Class
Is was suggested because...Troy F Collins;17202 said:
Springs that have weakened and as a result are shorter in length will not have enough tension to spread all the plates apart sufficiently to eliminate drag when the clutch lever is pulled in.
Service limit on the 08 series is 39mm,,, new is 41mm
Maybe take a clutch apart sometime and watch closely how it works when you pull in the clutch lever...
Fast1;17232 said:
Huh? The springs to not spread anything, they return the pressure plate back to the clutch pack and provide tension to keep the clutch engaged. When they get soft / short your clutch slips.
linkandcuff
Husqvarna
A Class
its my first husky so maybe i'm not used to dealing with clutch drag if this it normal but it starting to make think how nice my honda's were....i'll see what happens with i check it out and see if i can fix it....hopefully i'll have honda quality shifting outta the husky because i do like the bike
Troy F Collins
Husqvarna
AA Class
Fast1;17232 said:
With all due respect...I wasnt born yesterday
the springs are only there for apply purposes....and are mechanically (or hydralically)overcome when the clutch lever is pulled in....
I have had more clutches apart than I care to talk about......and I have watched very closely how they work....
perhaps you need to take a real good look.....
My 07 TE450 is the first Husky that I have had the pleasure of owning. It doesn't exhibit any really bad clutch manners and only drags slightly when the bike is still cold. Once it's warmed up the problem disappears. The amount of drag on the clutch varies depending on what brand of motor oil I use. I tend to use the clutch a lot in technical and tight stuff, but so far I haven't managed to see any drop in clutch performance.
linkandcuff
Husqvarna
A Class
i use the Rotella synthetic is 5w-40 in the blue jug oil.....maybe i should change oil?...seems like its s popular oil for the huskys on the TT forum
linkandcuff
Husqvarna
A Class
what if i had too much oil in the bike??....maybe i'll try putting the bike on a stand and letting any oil out at the oil level plug untill it stops and try it again
Fast1
Husqvarna
AA Class
Can you describe in more detail about how you are experiencing "clutch drag"?
upon start up?
while pushing the bike around with engine off?
between certain gears?
Has the fluid been changed/blead in hydro clutch?
Does you bike idle with less noise when the clutch is pulled in?
upon start up?
while pushing the bike around with engine off?
between certain gears?
Has the fluid been changed/blead in hydro clutch?
Does you bike idle with less noise when the clutch is pulled in?
linkandcuff
Husqvarna
A Class
there is no way to push it in gear.....it seems like the hotter is gets the more the drag is....when shifting gears i have to really focus on my gear change to make sure it happens since i have to put some pressure on the shift..nothing crazy and i can shift it everytime but nothing like other bikes i;ve had.....neutral is VERY hard to find on idle but usually can get neutral with a quick rev....i can feel the bike want to move foward while in gear.....i can start it in gear with the E-start but u can still it would rather be started in neutral...i have never changed the clutch fluid yet...maybe the owner before has i dont know...i got about 50miles on the bike since i bought it...no noise difference for the most part weather in gear or not
linkandcuff;17284 said:
Don't do that - the oil check screw is too low from the factory, it needs about 200cc more than the oil check screw level.
linkandcuff;17267 said:
Changing the oil could be a great thing to do, the drag on my bike depends on age & type of oil.
linkandcuff;17294 said:
The hotter it is the less drag there should be, I'm assuming you bought the bike used and it has some miles on it - if you bought a new leftover please say so.
Changing the oil might be a great thing to do.
linkandcuff
Husqvarna
A Class
when u guys say changing the oil are u talking about brand and type or just an oil change...it has about 10-30 miles on the oil right now i just changed it...i put the bike level and let it seep out untill it stop....should i try it now or just put more oil in it like it was before
Fast1
Husqvarna
AA Class
What happens when riding in say 4th gear and you down shift to second while still keeping the clutch pulled in and just coasting. Does the bike have any hint of engine braking when doing this?
Do you know how long the bike may have sat without use before you purchased it?
Do you know how long the bike may have sat without use before you purchased it?
linkandcuff;17334 said:
Wait.
You have 50 miles on the bike since you bought it and you changed the oil at some point in that 50 miles and it made no difference with this issue?
The bike wont care about the exact oil height compared to other brands of bikes - some brands are super picky in that regard. I've run the oil level low before with no huge effects that I can tell, too high and it blows out the exhaust and looks like a 2st till the level comes down... probably not good for it I suppose.
Whenever my bikes oil is dirty the clutch drags a bit more.
Whenever my bikes oil is low the shifts become more 'notchy'.
linkandcuff
Husqvarna
A Class
i took it for like a 5 mile ride when i got the bike and was too excited to pay attention if the clutch was dragging or not and then changed the oil and took it for its first ride...it has around 2k on it