Clutch/Kick Starter/Gearshift Linkage Troubleshooting; Clutch Slips When Accelerating; Clutch Will Not Disengage; Hard To Shift - Honda 86-87 TA200 FATCAT Service Manual

CLUTCH/KICK STA RTER/GEAR SHIFT LIN KAGE
TROUBLESHOOTI NG
Faulty clutch operation can usually be corrected by adjusting the clutch .
Clutch slips when accelerating
Incorrect clutch adjustment
Fauity clutch lifter mechanism
Worn discs and /or linings
Weak clutch springs
Engine oil mixed with molybdenum or graphite additive
Clut ch will not disengage
faulty clutch adjustment
Incorrect clutch adjustment
Warped plates
Incorrect engine oil weigh t
Motorcycl e creep s with the engine idling
Faulty centrifugal clutch
• Incorrect engine oil weight
Clutch operation feels rough
Rough manual clutch outer slots
• Worn or damaged centrifugal clutch shoes or drum
Hard to shift
Clutch does not disengage
Bent gearshift spindle
Oamaged drum shifter
Damaged gearshift plat e
Transmission Jumps out of gear
Weak or broken shift drum stopper spring
Worn shift drum stopper
Worn or damaged shift arm pawl
Weak or broken shih arm spring
Gear shift pedal w ill not return
Weak or broken gearshift spindle return spring
• Bent gearshift spindle
Faulty kick st art er operation
Warn or damaged kick starter ratchet pawl
Faulty one-way clutch operation at centrifugal clutch
outer
Damaged kick sterter gear
Worn or damaged ratchet guide
Ratchet installed incorrectly
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