[ssanders]

I have got a problem with the clutch on my RM 250. I replaced the plates, springs, etc. and the cable but my lever is very hard to pull. Can anyone recommend how to fix this. [/b]

 

[woodyrm250]

well now matter what the clutch will be very hard to pull unless you have a hydralic clutch. But you need to have some slak in your cable witch will make it a little easyer to pull. you sould have about a quarter inch slak in the cable to make things work right.

Hope it helps!

 

[ssanders]

I tried that. I am wondering if the springs may be too tight. When I installed the new plates and springs I did not have an inch pound torque wrench. Could I have possibly tightened the screws that hold the springs on too much.

This clutch has always been very stiff. I ride my friends bikes and their clutches are about 10 times less stiff than mine. It really wears out my forearms after a long day.

 

[woodyrm250]

well we kinda have the same bike. i have a 99 rm250 and my clutch is tight but its just right. i could prabobly tell you how far to tighten them. umm... :idea: whats the foot lbs or inch lbs for the springs cause i have a torq wrench and might be able to tell how far it would turn. :mrgreen:

 

[woodyrm250]

well we kinda have the same bike. i have a 99 rm250 and my clutch is tight but its just right. i could prabobly tell you how far to tighten them. umm... :idea: whats the foot lbs or inch lbs for the springs cause i have a torq wrench and might be able to tell how far it would turn. :mrgreen:

 

[old and slow]

YOU MIGHT WANT TO LOOK AT THE CLUTCH BASKET. IF THE AREA WHERE THE NOTCHES IN THE PLATE RIDE ARE GROOVED, THE CLUTCH WILL BE HARD TO PULL. THIS CAUSES THE PLATES TO BIND WHEN YOU PULL THE CLUTCH IN. GOOD LUCK :roll: