There are three ways to bleed a hydraulic system. -new plates (steels and fibres). 50 gasket. 1. Feb 19, 2019 · If this is your complaint you may help by putting bike in 3rd or 4th gear. When I had the slave cylinder off, I tried pushing in the clutch myself and it wouldn't budge, so it must be the bike. 08 and older is actually a beta motor, if the bike is are cooled ( like my 08 sx mini) then the clutch should engage 4-5k rpm. 6. You will need to find the leak first. Still same thing! Can someone please help me! I'm stuck, lol. Sep 21, 2018 · To summarize (as I did not do a very good job the first time). Jan 11, 2010 · Dalmahoy said: putting it in gear with someone sitting on the bike pressing the rear brake. If I start the bike, click it in gear, it will stall. The rod gets caught preventing the cover from coming off Dec 16, 2007 · My suggestion? Figure out why it won't run and worry about any real clutch problems that may or may not show up when you accomplish that. (I know impact wrench, don't have one) It is a different type than my old bike, a '09 250SXF KTM, but I was able to remove that one by shifting to 5th or 6th gear, having someone sit on the Mar 28, 2013 · Posted on Jul 03, 2011. It moves a lot of fluid in a hurry and is the easiest way if you Jan 12, 2020 · The reality is since they don't offer optional Springs for the clutch you're stuck with that choice. Oct 14, 2015 · Not to sure what you are stuck with,but all you need is a clutch holder and a 32mm socket to take the centre nut off. Start again and pump the cluch and rev more then I can put first gear in without stalling. Replacing the crank seals!!!! Jun 24, 2019 · The 65 KTM piston surface has approximately 10 square inches. 5mm. 3mm. Apr 30, 2022 · 4) changed the transmision oil. -no difference at all. 8v at the battery/starter terminal) 6) Battery leads get a tad warm during this time. #2. There may also be tooth's on the basket and the discs can stuck on them. I did replace the slave cylinder a couple weeks later with an Oberon just to be safe. Apr 5, 2021. 85SX actually uses brake fluid type IV for clutch, exactly as labelled on master cylinder reservoir which I promptly ignored. If they're small, they can be removed. This doesn't work that well on my 65. Close the bleeder, then release the lever. So what i have to do is have the bike in neutral, run next to it and put it in Mar 22, 2019 · 2018 KTM 65 clutch issues. All are signs that your clutch is not fully disengaging. The rear tire didn't lock up. Jan 14, 2019 · KTM give dimension Y for the distance between the push rod and mating surface of slave but most people get away with the middle 0. What you're describing doesn't sound like it is. Oct 6, 2022 · Kevin Wyse. After rebuilding the engine I found that my clutch was not engaging. Come back if this does not solve the issue and we dig deeper. That's where I run mine. If clutch and cable are ok, might be the asteroid sprocket under the shift lever (specially if Mar 31, 2018 · KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Sep 9, 2011 · drzadam. 28 - 1. So, get it started, warmed up. May 14, 2018 · Unrelated stupid stuff up - whilst bleeding the clutch to check for air, internet said they use oil. 1). It's a 10 minute operation including clean-up and putting away the tools. You will need to slightly loosen the line where it goes into the master cylinder,then squeeze the lever and hold it influid should come out. Took the center hub nut off and clutch pack and washer with tabs, but the center hub seems stuck on the splines of the shaft. 4mm, spec is >23. #3 · Aug 7, 2017. So at the least, the piston and related components are capable of handling 1000psi of force applied to the top of the piston. Evening all. You bleed the slave cylinder fitting just like you would a brake caliper. Wasn’t that bad in the first place. I am working on my 2011 KX250F, putting in a new Hinson Clutch. I pulled it in, changed gear, released, and it wouldn't spring back out fully. I ordered a KTM Clutch kit and started to replace the original but unfortunately the part numbers on the clutch facing disks are not the same as the original. All three mounting bosses of the clutch slave on the left engine cases are broken off and the clutch pushrod is also bent where it enters the supporting bearing. #2 · May 22, 2018. That's why there's a small bleed fitting at the The original clutch hub PN: 54632002200 INNER CLUTCH HUB. Bobby Blevins. Hi there M! I'm just itching to take her out for a spin, but Jan 28, 2019 · Zachattack223. The locking lever 77034024044 sometimes failed, or shift star could be worn out. In two strokes cylinder pressure can range from 100 psi at low loads to 1500 for engines prepared for racing. The drain bolt is the 13mm one near the gear lever. #1 · Dec 12, 2017 (Edited) Hi all. Dec 17, 2013 · Was riding a 2009 ktm 250 sxf today and the clutch started to fade on me, to the point that the bike would still be moving along with the clutch pulled in, the conditions were really bad and the last time I rode the bike was in a 2hour H&H, this was in very wet muddy conditions in a quarry, I got stuck alot and im guessing the clutch took some Mar 7, 2017 · 3 posts · Joined 2017. Mar 7, 2024 · 5144 posts · Joined 2017. I'm not sure how the mineral oil would damage the actual master cylinder itself, but I can't see why else the piston is getting jammed as its a Apr 3, 2013 · The 2 outer steel were 1mm, all of the inner ones were 1. I pulled clutch cover off and yanked gear shaft to make sure shift star was in neutral position. Is it pressed on the shaft? Aug 15, 2020 · 1290 GT clutch failure. Mar 15, 2021 · Well since I have a fully disassembled 2008 KTM 250xcw, I decided to compare the two parts. So if i start the bike cold, put it in gear, it will stall. All metal discs must be flat. Yes thanks got that far but the clutch basket will not come off because of round thingy on the end of the crank. Diploman. You can have a firm, full travel clutch lever that is releasing the pressure off of the plates and discs when you pull in the clutch lever, but they are still stuck together with an oil film (adhesion). i went to test drive the bike so i pulled the choke and hit the start button. Jun 5, 2018 · the plates may be stuck together, common on a bike that sits a while. I like the vacuum pump method the best. I have a 2000 Ktm 250sx that I cannot get the inner clutch cover off of, and no, I’m not having trouble getting the power valve rod clip off, rather my problem is even after doing so there is no way to separate the cover from the engine (see pictures). May 3, 2019 · 2017 KTM Duke 390 Clutch Kit. Some parts of the gaskets had clearly broke off and stuck to the inner casing. Aug 31, 2022 · RC8R slipper clutch. May 6, 2020 · 196 posts · Joined 2011. Apparently, the recall was a response to the damage to the seal of the clutch’s slave cylinder during factory assembly. I bled the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder and did not have any other issues. If I let the bike sit for a few days, the clutch won’t disengage. Only two hours on bike. So my clutch was getting inconsistent and stiffer to pull at times. Aug 7, 2023 · Shortly after getting my 2023 TBI KTM 300 XC in Oct 2022, I got ARC levers as its one of the first items I get for my bikes. I had the same issue with my 2020 Vitpilen with 20 miles on it, clutch randomly failed to disengage several times. May 27, 2015 · Complete description, assembly and dis-assembly of the KTM 50cc stock clutch 2013 to present. Oct 2, 2022 · Pump the clutch handle a few times, keep it in and open the air nipple. Im quite pusseld about the cluch. I am trying to loosen the nut counterclockwise. You have brake fluid in that one. Sep 17, 2010 · The force created when shifting without the clutch and even worse under heavy power will directly transmit into the clutch and really smacking the friction plates against the basket. 3 - 1. The shift shaft looked good, and the sprung section which engages with the drum was moving freely. #8. So I went to bleed it using the syringe and can barely get the syringe to move and nothing was happening up at the master cylinder. I have an 2011 RC8R which I have done a lot of work on. If your clutch is the original 2004 65sx one, then it uses hydraulic fluid (oil). Poke it through the middle, then spin the jet on the wire. I have to wonder why the clutch plate was bent. Also, remove the magnetic oil drain plug and see if there is any small ball bearings stuck to it. . Few rides no issues I noticed. Get the large clutch cover removed to inspect the shifting mechanism. The clutch was still slipping after putting in a new clutch kit. So I have to run by the side of it, switch it in gear so it don’t stall, then shift through all the gears a few times before the Jan 16, 2020 · It can happen if/when you leave a bike sitting for some time. It's possible some air rose up the line and is up near the master cylinder. It is a March 2019 bike and had 830 miles on the clock and first service just completed by the KTM dealer who also supplied the bike new. Jun 12, 2015 · We did some riding along a deserted beach and after getting his bike stuck in the sand, one rider let the clutch out abruptly to try and get it going again, with the result seen below. With 2 of these washers: 57532013000 Supportwasher 22,2X35x3 Harde. If this was stuck/sticky it would explain what I experienced. After trying this several (or dozen) times you may feel it release or not. I'm having some clutch issues with my 2012 KTM 350 EXC-F that are doing my head in. Stalls in engaging first even when warm. I'm wondering if this would fall Mar 23, 2019 · After that, the clutch is sticking when cold. May 7, 2019 · what i found out. SOURCE: ktm 125 sx the clutch wont engage and disengage. Clearly the clutch is not working properly. you can make one if you or use a steering wheel puller. Then in one occasion at about 100 kph I had to pull the lever up several times to switch from 5th to 6th. A heat gun to melt the loctite and the impact spun it off easily. May 26, 2013 · Tried to install my core exp rekluse tonight. Apr 25, 2020 · This is my duke 390 2016 clutch basket. Clutch facing disk >= 2. Mar 15, 2021 · Replacing the clutch is an inevitable job that will need to be done over the course of owning any dirt bike, especially on high-powered superminis that are f May 20, 2020 · You shouldn't turn the 2 sided adjuster nut out more than 10mm from the mating surface of the clutch cover as you have discovered. Use dot 4 or dot 5. Yip common problem should break free as it warms up. 690 depending on the rider’s weight and track type. Clutch Seal Damaged During Assembly. Then push it as fast as you can and then pull in lever and click it in gear so you can ride it down the road. The clutch is the vital component that changes gears and manages the power delivery from your engine to your rear wheel. Welp, I replaced the slave cylinder with the new CNC one and still having the same issue. 690 setup. File down the ridges. Master clutch cylinder cap reads: Dot 4 as the required fluid type. May 20, 2022 · Toughmudder. Mar 16, 2015 · Gear stuck to 3rd. Barely hit 50 miles when it started lurching forward and/or stalling when going from neutral to first at a standstill. You cant put something in the plug hole cos the clutch inner is connected to the gearbox, not the engine!! Oct 18, 2013 · 2008 KTM 450 SXF Clutch Problem. thats an easy way to get the plates to break loose. If I back it out any further, it lurches in gear. KTM track racing, adventure stories, KTM 50 fix-ups and more. Pump clutch lever about 10-15 times to extend piston in slave. 5mm, clutch intermediate disk >= 1. Take out the plates and wash the steel and fibre plates with brake clean, kero or petrol. First remove reservoir cap and remove slave cylinder from bike with line still attached. May 22, 2018 · 2666 posts · Joined 2016. A true evolution bike but it could well be a newer or Japanese bike too. I read lots and understand this is a known KTM issue. The motor succumbed to a broken set of clutch slave mounts from a thrown 520 chain. With the lever compressed, open the top bleeder a bit using a box-end. Checked the clutch fluid, there is plenty. The Fix. the adjustment is by stacking the washers in the clutch differently. You should rock bike hard while pulling bike against stuck clutch. When the clutch is in, it will not start. 2224 posts · Joined 2015. the bike was a 2008 KTM XCW 300. The optimum RPM range, for clutch engagement, for a competition KTM 50 automatic is 8,500 RPM, (+/- 100 RPM) and this is how the KTM 50SX-Pro was set-up at the KTM factory. If your metal plates are discoloured then they may well be warped and this is Sep 28, 2022 · I’ve traveled lots of forums looking for a solution to my dragging (not fully engaging) clutch. 4) Starter relay works fine (done the voltage drop check - starter disconnected) 5) Voltage drop occurs when starter connected. I had to push it out to fully engage the motor. a metal bar through the rear sprocket locking against the swing arm. Clutch Problems. Keep on doing this until you get the clutch fluid squirting out. hey guys i have a 65sx and i let a buddy ride it and he came back pushing it. Rogo here. Thanks Lee. Later model bikes all use brake fluid (dot 4 or 5. If you are happy it is bled up correctly, then most likely sticking plates or worn fingers on clutch basket which prevents plates from separating. I flattened it back (as far as I can tell) and had no issues during reassembly. yes you need a special puller. Having only ridden the bike a total of 90 miles, on the Jun 22, 2013 · 65sx kick start gets stuck at bottom of kick. 1. You can use a newer model: 54832002000 Inner Clutch Hub 546/548 2003. Jul 10, 2023 · 1. Apr 10, 2022 · Replace/rebuild the piston kit in the slave. The Rekluse unit is being used by several factory Husqvarna Jul 29, 2011 · I normally setup racing clutches to an overall height of . I see two styles in a quick search, one looks like a visegrip with two bent fingers, the other looks like a metal clutch plate with a handle. One of the most common problems KTM 65 owners report is clutch failure. As does a rattle gun. Fill master with new fluid. Nov 17, 2013 · Posted November 19, 2013. I did some research on clutching issues and came to the conclusion that I should rebuild the master cylinder. When I shift into gear off a cold start I have to rev the bike or it stalls. Jul 25, 2023 · The bike is a 2023 890 R, with about 3k miles. I am starting to question myself if I'm doing something wrong. Check hydraulic fitting banjo bolts on master and slave cylinders. Mar 30, 2004. Sep 13, 2019 · The clutch on my 2011 ktm 450sxf is sticking and I have bled the clutch and replaced the slave cylinder and it still sticks a little. #1 · Oct 21, 2017 (Edited by Moderator) I need some help. So you're saying its suppose to screw into a pin in the assembly to keep it engaged with the piston? There are two ways to remedy the situation: replace it with a Brembo unit rebuild kit (or an entire Brembo slave system) or get a Rekluse manual slave cylinder. If your clutch fluid was empty or low on fluid it would indicate you have a fluid leak. Easy enough to check. Dec 20, 2011 · anyways, when the lever gets stuck away from the grip, i can push it out a little further and actually pull the screw away from the piston and then it just swivels there still attached to the lever. I would be money your problem lies in the woodruff key for the clutch basket. let it idle for a few seconds. Pump clutch a few times while warming up in neutral or put in 3rd or 4th gear before starting and rock back and forwards with clutch pulled in. Feb 28, 2022 · I have acquired a ktm lc4 640 99 or 2000 I'd have to double check. Best of luck. 670, over 65 pounds go for the . Just for info, when there is a problem with "hard" gearing, first check for loose clutch cable (like vinay said), if not check the clutch discs for normal operation by stripping the clutch. The lever movement did not stop to the first gear as usual. I'm ordering new gaskets for the clutch cover as well as the whole right side cover. Jul 22, 2023 · Take the Clutch Output Cylinder off (#22 here: 2011 KTM 450 EXC Clutch | KTM World) to check if it is what keeps your clutch engaged. Mar 2, 2020 · Shop Now | How To Rebuild a KTM/Husqvarna Slave Cylinderhttps://www. For cleaning jets (carb & oil), use soft copper wire. Jul 11, 2022 · 1. Glad I did! Stock 2000 KTM 250 EXC entire clutch system is interchangeable with the 2008 KTM 250 XC-W system. #2 · May 6, 2020. (<7v vs 12. Also, you should never remove the oil level bolt in the clutch cover as it is so easily stripped. Pull the clutch in just a little like you were slipping it and rev the bike up. Those clutch plates are very intolerant to deviation and could be the culprit. Apr 15, 2021 · Went for short 60km ride today. The issue is that when I first start the bike and click it into first gear (with the clutch in) it stalls! As the bike warms up, it will no longer stall but instead have a very violent clunk, once warm May 8, 2023 · Inner clutch cover removal help. I thought I would start this post to record progress and response to my issue. 5 ft/lbs) and secured with Locktite 243. The 390 Duke Repair Manual (pg. Any trapped air should then fart out, along with some fluid. 35mm, clutch springs should >= 31. This will create some more "clatter" from the clutch, but will fix the stickyness. I can't seem to loosen this nut at all even with my impact. If it drags (e. You pretty much just suck the fluid out of the clutch 2021 KTM 85 SX Removing Clutch Side Components KickerWaterpumpClutchesKicker assemblyPrimary gearShift starShift mechanismIdle gear May 18, 2005 · This bogging is similar to trying to start in too high of a gear, for example, on a multi-gear, manual transmission like in a motorcycle or car. The 5 bolts (with washers) that hold the five clutch springs in place when they are tightened down they bottom out on the 5 concentric posts and are torqued down to spec. Flushed, re-bled. so i took the side cover off to see if i could tell what was going on. chadbaldwin Discussion starter. rockymountainatvmc. Everything it torqued to specs and moves freely. I am stuck trying to get the clutch hub nut removed. pulled the clutch and put it in first and it died. As recent as 2021, KTM issued a recall on several 2018-2020 year models, including the 690 Enduro R. Also check the fluid level in the clutch master. I have rebuilt the slave cylinder and the master cylinder twice all the seals are in the proper place and I have a syringe to send fluid up through the bleeder. 650, 60 pounds . com/Sales/2919/How-To-Rebuild-a-KTM-Husky-Slave-Cylinder?utm_source=yo While we had our KTM 125 SX engine torn apart for a complete rebuild with a Garage Buddy kit, we decided to replace the stock, worn out clutch basket with a Dec 12, 2017 · 5 posts · Joined 2017. i have a ktm 65 that i dropped one day and the clutch stopped working so i checked the oil for the clutch and it was low, i bought some oil for it and when i put it in the clutch still would not work at all so i then started looking within the clutch and it looked like the inside was bad so i bought a Oct 21, 2017 · 478 posts · Joined 2017. Then start racing this year (march 2023, I ride / race hare scrambles) and noticed my losing free play in lever, clutch does not bite until lever is just about released, and then clutch is Oct 30, 2021 · Once the system is primed by back bleeding you need to remove excess air trapped in slave and banjos or the clutch will drag and not fully disengage. If yes, you have an issue with the clutch. g. If you stay in that range you should be happy with the results. Nov 9, 2022 · In some gears 1,2,3 it engages but doesn't allow me to move because the rear wheel seems locked. Posted September 9, 2011. Shouldnt it just slip off? Am afraid to pry or pull? Brand new 350 sxf 2013. Once #22 is off the motor put a gear in and see if it still slips. That's why there's a small bleed fitting at the Oct 5, 2020 · Chicago. First is the old method of pump, hold and crack. put the choke in. Oct 4, 2014 · Clutch lever started seizing while riding this morning. I believe you are supposed to use DOT 4 brake fluid. (WITH ENGINE OFF) and pulling in clutch lever and pulling bike rearward with clutch depressed. Hard to shift, can't find neutral, wanting to roll when clutch level is fully engaged. I picked up my SDGT last Saturday. Take off the clutch inspetion cover, take off the springs and pressure plate. Mar 29, 2004 · 0. If the jet has something jammed in it, a copper wire taken from multi-strand electrical wire (around 20-24 gauge is good) cleans it out without damaging the brass jet. I bought a 2008 ktm 450 sxf from a guy two weeks ago. Posted May 22, 2022. Hi everyone. #1 · Mar 7, 2017. Another gear shifting issue in a 2014 Duke with only 600 km behind On the last 40 km or so the gear lever felt a little unresponsive. The best way is to use a large plastic syringe with a tight fitting hose and push the fluid up through the slave cylinder bleeder and into the clutch master cylinder. Check master cylinder piston seal easily by looking inside where the lever is. So i reasently bought a 350 exc-f with 24 hours to it. The entire clutch pack measured at 24. everything looked fine so Jan 1, 2022 · KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. We'll also feature upgraded replacement components, as well as Apr 24, 2023 · AidenVorpagel. 229 Answers. The reinstalled everything, including clutch cover. Tip - KTM baskets are a hassle with rivets. -carefully reverse bled. #4. Rather than fix engine the owner opted for buying a used 2014 RC8R which the previous bike it came off had 5,000 miles. Second is the vacuum pump method and third is the reverse pump method. Bike ran good didn't seem to have any issues other then when slowing down it would backfire here and there otherwise no known issues. My buddy came and after looking at it, we decided to use the position 1 on the spring ring instead of default position #2. 7. if the bike is water cooled like all the sr models or new sx mini 09 and up KTM motors the clutch will have the bevel washers instead of springs and engage at 8000 ish rpm. #3 · Mar 7, 2024. So I check the bleeder to make sure that it is open and clear. Reassembled everything and messed with the settings on the spring. The spec range is 1. The hydraulic clutch won't fully disengage when I pull the lever in. 40 posts · Joined 2015. It looks like they've never been changed. 650 - . BOTH use 72T outer clutch hub. #38 · May 12, 2015. Oct 6, 2020. I'm also using the clutch holding tool. Jun 9, 2017 · 2015 superduke 1290R. When you take off the clutch cover and you look at the clutch movement as you pull the clutch handle the plates should start moving straight away (as the hydraulic setup is self adjusting). it wouldve had to be forced to get to come back up. I own a 2017 KTM 390 Duke and sadly I burnt out my clutch in short order perhaps from over revving this little bike like one of my supersport bikes. I think I need to spring for a tool to hold the inner clutch hub when I loosen or tighten it. Nov 1, 2017 · ThumperTalk. May 6, 2020 · When I took the clutch apart I found the last metal clutch plate bent or pushed out. 133) specifies that the nut which holds the inner clutch basket needs to be torqued to 120 NM (88. Dec 12, 2020 · 2. I don't know what to do at this point. This fix described is done on a KTM 250GS from 1981. I got the bike home and pulled the clutch case and clutch out, inspected the shift mechanism. The slave cylinder will have a light weight spring inside it which pushes the piston down its bore, the idea is that the piston will then be pressed up against the clutch rod so that there is no free play in the system. It uses a hard-anodized billet aluminum housing and piston for durability and is said to improve the clutch modulation. It is the cleanest way to change your fluid. 31mm with the exception of one at 1. it is one of the most common problems of the ktm sr other than breaking swingarm bolts Sep 26, 2023 · The method I believe is correct is to pump the lever a few times with the bleeder shut, then hold it in the compressed position. , tries to move with the clutch pulled in and in gear) when hot, ah, running that is, that's a problem. Re-install and you shold be fine. Put the slave up higher than the master (we hang it on a nail on the wall). Nov 26, 2019 · 3) New MotoBatt AGM battery fitted. When cold started with running a few minutes on idle and putting in 1gear it stalls immediately. -basket ‘de-notched’ now smooth. #1 · Apr 29, 2023. Anyways I got about a 1/2 mile from my house and the bike just lost all power and came to a slow stop. so i tried to start it and when i kicked it the lever never came back up. The newer hub works perfect in the older bikes Feb 17, 2011 · KTM Clutch Problems! Help. 5-33. Once compromised, the damaged bellow gasket can interfere with the clutch operation. This started yesterday after I took the clutch cover off to remove some 1mm thick washers I used to shim the 4 clutch springs ( @off-road-biker idea to stop slight clutch slip under power). Note: Stock there is 1 washer behind the hub, you only need to order 1. I’m having some trouble with my sons 2018 ktm 65. taking off the clutch access cover is easy too,just lay the bike on its side (so you dont have to drain the oil) and take off the access cover. If no the problem is with the clutch master (on handlebars) or #22 (on the motor). the bike looked good with only 50 hours on it. C. 8. The gearing is 1 tooth different for the primary gear; 2000 uses 25T and 2008 uses a 26T. Apr 5, 2022 · Hello im a little stuck, KTM 85cc 2004 SX-----Clutch not engaing & push rod not engaing my clutch, master cylinder was broken when trying to reslove ____ after a few years my bike has been sitting due to my crank case having a crack, i jb welded it and cleaned it up and ran the bike and the pressure was back and the bike was working wonderful UNTIL Dec 5, 2012 · It's simple to bleed the clutch hydraulics so if in doubt, just bleed it. Feb 9, 2018 · For now just check you have the righ amount of engine oil. A good place to start would be if your rider weighs 50 pounds stay around . They would work. Mar 1, 2021 · US. Is no longer available. The rod gets caught preventing the cover from coming off Apr 10, 2014 · D. The fluid makes it up to the end of the line but the master cylinder can’t build pressure. If new bike check trans oil and maybe change if not sure of what’s in it. Jan 29, 2018 · The cone top must be oriented out of the basket. it started right up. So my 2015 ktm 250sxf hydraulic clutch isn’t building pressure . Jul 8, 2018 · Yes I drained the fluid, bled the clutch with the correct fluid and then disassembled the master cylinder afterwards and cleaned before starting to do the rebuild, so all old fluid should be gone now. Feb 18, 2022 · I should be able to get a replacement inner hub through KTM Newcastle, they're around $150-$160. so i started Feb 26, 2016 · KTM Forums - Come meet sponsors, teams and the worldwide KTM forum community to discuss topics covering Super Duke, 500 EXC, RC8, KTM 690, 790, 990, 1190, 1290. Apr 29, 2023 · 4 posts · Joined 2023. 5) removed clutch, inspected and replaced the plate where clutch rides (husband's verbiage, said he noticed "chatter" on it so he replaced that but it'd only had about an hour of ride time on the clutch) The bike will actually start/run with the clutch removed. Mar 8, 2020 · Just bought a 2018 690 Duke and am still breaking it in. Riders report clutch slippage and faulty clutch engagement, sometimes resulting in difficulty shifting gears and power loss. Mar 10, 2009 · Posted March 10, 2009. Sep 6, 2019 · Posted September 6, 2019. We verified with a straightedge the Belleville spring, like specified in the manual, and it was looking good. 4,5,6 gear "seem" ok. Soaked the plates in 15w50 oil as the manual specs. This method works the best in my opinion. While holding lever in,re-tighten bolt. You should get a lil bit of lever feel now. Most guys say put it in high gear and rock it until it breaks free. go ride it. I just replaced the clutch dampers in my 300. So it has an 2014 motor in it that was swapped at 6,000 miles. Apr 3, 2013 · Try bleeding the clutch and if you're running the stock clutch lever, max out the throw by turning the adjuster clockwise all the way in and back it out 5 clicks. Adjusted the lever travel, very little free play. Hi there M! I'm just itching to take her out for a spin, but May 8, 2023 · Inner clutch cover removal help. then unbolt the pressure plate and take out the plates. Nov 11, 2020 · 2021 KTM 85 SX | Installing Clutch and Primary Gear Dec 5, 2012 · It's simple to bleed the clutch hydraulics so if in doubt, just bleed it. Leave to dry for an hour or so. There is a thing called adhesion that is normal, that every bike experiences. fd gx rj ux gq dy ht ah xk dh