1996 Klx 250 gearbox problem
Just to start off hi new here so be gentle,
I bought two klx 250 one is 1996 only 21000 in very good condition with a gearbox problem, the other is 1998 thats got 32000 miles not so good condition but engine box excellent condition, What the 1996 klx is doing it runs very well when I get it started so carbs need cleaning but that's another post, when I start the bike in neutral then put it in first start to ride the bike I can get it sometimes up to third then it will start to wind with no drive in any gear, when I stop and try find neutral the light come on and it's still wineing when I let the clutch out, if I put it into first the wineing stops as though its in neutral, it I leave it for a day or so it will find a gear then do exactly the same when I ride it. I'm making one good bike to do green lanes, the other I'm stripping down to do a full rebuild to have a show piece, any help would be a great hope, not much experience with these gearboxes |
Sounds to me like the clutch has given up or someone put the wrong oil in it. Will it shift through the gears without any load?
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Yes, sounds like a clutch issue to me also.
Do you know how to open the side to get at the clutch, inspect plates, etc? Do you have access to a factory service manual? Also check to see that your clutch cable isn't overly tight. There should be a little bit of slack when the lever is fully released. |
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I check that, I've got the engine on the table in the workshop as I need to replace the spline that rounded off so may as well do that, I think it's more that just a cable, I'll go inside have a look at the clutch,
Just wandering if someone had a engine block of a older klx mines a 1996 that may be a better option or a complete engine I would have that |
Changing a clutch is simple and all bikes will require it at some point, some quicker than others as people ride differently.
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Any chance that the oil is synthetic that was not intended for a wet clutch? Some of the oils have friction modifiers in them and the clutch slips.
Ride on Brewster |
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