Planet Minis

Frankenfab · 12-28-2009, 02:38 AM

Ok... just started tearing into a 50 I just picked up.

It seems like the clutch just isn't working. Pulled the right side (right leg side) cover and the basket moves out on the springs about a quarter of an inch.
So.. It seems like it's not moving that far but also it's REALLY hard to pull the lever in.

I am thinking that something is up with the push rod or push rod bearing but not having had one of these in the past have nothing to compare it to.

Any input would be appreciated.

Will get pics up tomorrow.

raddad13 · 12-28-2009, 04:49 AM

the push rod is checked by removing the left eng cover and it will slide right out.
you also have 2 clutch adjusters one where the cable go's in and one behind the stator cover
if the bike sat for a while you may want to try a new clutch, I've seen the clutches seize up and stick when they have sat for a long time.

TRT · 12-28-2009, 06:48 AM

have you lubed up the cable?

Frankenfab · 12-28-2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raddad13

the push rod is checked by removing the left eng cover and it will slide right out.
you also have 2 clutch adjusters one where the cable go's in and one behind the stator cover
if the bike sat for a while you may want to try a new clutch, I've seen the clutches seize up and stick when they have sat for a long time.

See, I wondered/was worried that when I pulled the rod the bearing would drop out. Apparently not, which is rad.

Have not lubed the cable which is stupid of me, will try it next.

Frankenfab · 12-28-2009, 02:12 PM

Got it running just a sec ago. Just seems to be a combo of a knarly cable and bad adjustment. My attention was drawn away from that by the BADLY blown base gasket. Blowing ****e out the side.... gah. Time for a gasket kit!

12-28-2009, 02:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Frankenfab PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9	ysr50 clutch play Ok... just started tearing into a 50 I just picked up. It seems like the clutch just isn't working. Pulled the right side (right leg side) cover and the basket moves out on the springs about a quarter of an inch. So.. It seems like it's not moving that far but also it's REALLY hard to pull the lever in. I am thinking that something is up with the push rod or push rod bearing but not having had one of these in the past have nothing to compare it to. Any input would be appreciated. Will get pics up tomorrow.

12-28-2009, 04:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
raddad13 1st Gear Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 114 My Mood:	Re: ysr50 clutch play the push rod is checked by removing the left eng cover and it will slide right out. you also have 2 clutch adjusters one where the cable go's in and one behind the stator cover if the bike sat for a while you may want to try a new clutch, I've seen the clutches seize up and stick when they have sat for a long time.

12-28-2009, 06:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
TRT 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,300 My Mood:	Re: ysr50 clutch play have you lubed up the cable?

12-28-2009, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Frankenfab PM Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 9	Re: ysr50 clutch play Got it running just a sec ago. Just seems to be a combo of a knarly cable and bad adjustment. My attention was drawn away from that by the BADLY blown base gasket. Blowing ****e out the side.... gah. Time for a gasket kit!

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