Rob84KDX200
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- Jan 31, 2004
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Hi all,
Went on my first ride on my KDX, on a reasonably hot day. I started off well in the first couple of minutes. But then gradually within half a minute or so, less and less power was transferred to the rear wheel. Up to the point that no matter which gear I selected, the bike will roll (ie. neutral throughout, stuck in neutral). This is regardless of whether my clutch lever is pulled in or not. I'm able to kickstart the bike in gear with no clutch lever pull.
As a side question - honestly, I'm having a lil trouble understanding the terminology associated with the 'clutch'. Disengaged (lever at rest) or engaged (lever pulled in)?
The gear shifting mechanism appears to be selecting like it should, solidly clicking through all the gears. The gear shift shaft seal appears to be ok, no leaking oil. Only the countershaft seal is suspect and needs replacing.
Could it be a clutch issue? I'm using 10W40 engine oil as recommended in the manual.
If anyone can point me in the right direction (hopefully not having to split the cases - touch wood), that'd be great.
Went on my first ride on my KDX, on a reasonably hot day. I started off well in the first couple of minutes. But then gradually within half a minute or so, less and less power was transferred to the rear wheel. Up to the point that no matter which gear I selected, the bike will roll (ie. neutral throughout, stuck in neutral). This is regardless of whether my clutch lever is pulled in or not. I'm able to kickstart the bike in gear with no clutch lever pull.
As a side question - honestly, I'm having a lil trouble understanding the terminology associated with the 'clutch'. Disengaged (lever at rest) or engaged (lever pulled in)?
The gear shifting mechanism appears to be selecting like it should, solidly clicking through all the gears. The gear shift shaft seal appears to be ok, no leaking oil. Only the countershaft seal is suspect and needs replacing.
Could it be a clutch issue? I'm using 10W40 engine oil as recommended in the manual.
If anyone can point me in the right direction (hopefully not having to split the cases - touch wood), that'd be great.