Bike only starts in neutral, when put in gear it takes off.


New Magnum Chromite II clutch cable installed.


New Barnett clutch diaphragm spring installed and metric bolts torqued to spec in manual.


Inner ramp in place with tab in keyed opening, all 3 ***** in their respective individual spots on the inner ramp, outer ramp in place, retaining ring in place with the opening at the specified location.


All this done with lots of slack in the clutch cable.


Opened clutch inspection cover, adjusted screw to where it met resistance, then backed off 1/2 a turn, and locked down jam nut.


I removed slack on cable by tightening cable to 1/16th' play using adjuster on cable.


Where'd I go wrong? As soon as I put it in gear the bike takes off.

 

I have seen this problem before if you are positive that all parts are assembled properly and in proper adjustment and are the correct parts then what you have is a lubrication issue what I mean by that is you did not apply enough oil to the fiber plates prior to installation.I do not suggest you do it this way because it can be dangerous depending on ones riding skills what I have done in the past many times is to start engine push bike poke into gear with clutch lever pulled all the way in hold it in ride for a short distance jam on the throttle a few times lever still in it will break free remember do not try this at home'

 

"Adjusted screw to where it met resistance"

Make certain the you fully bottom out that screw, getting past any burrs or debris that may make you think you hit the resistance point. Really turn it in hard, back and forth several times, and then determine your point of adjustment.

 

Did you adjust the clutch when the engine was cold? When I adjust my basket I'll exercise the clutch lever a few times and recheck it. You might try going out 3/4 turn and see if that helps. When my bike was new it use to creep forward with the clutch pulled in and the problem cured its self

 

+1 on is must be cold when you adjust it

3/4 of a turn off bottom would make it worse.

Does the lever pull over center on the spring - meaning do you feel the point where the spring releases or does it just kind of pull hard.

One thing I have seen many times is the ball and ramp assy was not set back properly and someone adjusted the clutch.

If you don't really feel the lever pull over center, make certain the ball and ramp arm is set as far back as possible - you can do this by loosening up the clutch cable and pushing the inner cable into the housing. Then adjust the ball and ramp, then adjust the cable. You can pull out the trans dipstick to make sure the cable is pushed in.

 

All is good since Friday, I just had to get that alignment screw just right. Thanks to all.

 

You should start feel clutch disengagement at 1/4 lever pull.