new clutch won't disengage

[kevxs2]

Hi all, just installed a new clutch for the first time, I've been adjusting the cable but cant make the clutch disengage. I put the bike in gear and pull the clutch lever in but the rear wheel stays locked to the transmission. any ideas where I went wrong?

[DiverRay]

Pull the cover so you can see the end of the clutch cable. There is a lever the cable is connected to. At the pivot point of the lever is a 10mm lock nut and a phillips screw. You will need to adjust this per the book. If I remember correctly, you turn the screw in until it touches and back out 1/4 turn. You will feel the resistance when it does touch.

[kevxs2]

Thanks Ray, I've adjusted that as per the book, also I had the new clutch plates and friction disc's soaking in oil for over 24 hours before installing.

[DEEBS11]

Your problem could be here. Not installed correctly and binding. Sometimes they can crack.

[Radioguylogs]

Maybe there is just surface tension form the oil you correctly soaked the plates in.

Try rocking the bike forward and backward with the clutch lever pulled in.

[kevxs2]

Thanks guys, I put it on the center stand and ran it in gear and hit the rear brake a few times. That made it 90% fixed. Took it for a ride and all seems perfect now!