Honda90 0 Posted August 8, 2015 ...Not sure what to call this. Recently replaced my clutch cable, and this one seemed to have a lot of stretch in it. I've had to adjust it quite a few times since install. Now at cold start-up my bike lurches and stalls when I put it in first. I kick it over, allow about 45 seconds for warm-up, pull in the clutch, punch it into gear - and it acts like the clutch is out. Works normal after a another minute of riding. Shifts good, etc. This is my third cable, never had this trouble with the other two. Any idears? Thanks, Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 147 Posted August 9, 2015 What Kind of bike ? Dr 350 ? Probley not the cable but the clutch or linkage that is wonkey . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted August 9, 2015 Change the oil too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
350thumper 336 Posted August 9, 2015 You may have a broken spring on the clutch basket. Easy fix. Check the lever action @ the other end of the cable . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honda90 0 Posted August 10, 2015 Thanks guys. Curious thing - if I hold the lever in for the last 15 seconds of warmup it works perfect. Maybe an oil thing? Hmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 910 Posted August 10, 2015 DR350 thing. Research it a bit, the fingers on the clutch housing get notched. There's also a washer behind the clutch housing that is recommended to be sanded down a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted August 10, 2015 Yeah- my DR350 always clunked into gear when cold, and was hard to find neutral when stopped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Honda90 0 Posted August 10, 2015 DR350 thing. Research it a bit, the fingers on the clutch housing get notched. There's also a washer behind the clutch housing that is recommended to be sanded down a bit. Tried holding in the clutch for a few seconds before engaging again this morning. Perfect. Though I would not be surprised if the clutch basket needs some help. Carb, clutch, timing chain, all cables were worn out when I bought it. I had someone extend the cam chain tensioner about 1500 miles ago. So the next project is to fix it right. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites