84' 250r clutch problem.

[Matrix]

I've noticed my clutch in the 250r isn't doing what it should. When I have the engine in idle and pull the clutch in all the way and put my trike in first or second (sometimes I start in second and I'll tell you why momentarily) my trike will want to move. Then when I try to put it back in neutral, its hard as a b**ch and usually I skip neutral and go to what ever gear is next. I have tried adjusting it until I can hardly pull it and still the same result.

I am assuming the clutch needs replaced which is fine but when I went to motorsport.com (or whatever it is) I found clutch springs, clutch plates, clutch.... What should I get? I dont plan on doing this myself because if I do I wont be racing this season lol :cry: ..

The reason why I start in second is because second gear feels the same as first. As in, when I shift into second I am still going the same speed and have the same RPM range left to go. And it is just as easy to start in second as it is in first. Is this common or is my second gear worn out to the same size as first. By the way when the clutch was better than it is now, shifting into second wasnt hard and I never slipped out of second so it feels like second isnt bad but just has no gain over first.

[beets442]

Sounds like the fibers need replaced and/or springs are toast.I would get OEM when ever possible,Barnett,Vesrah are good choices too.

[stroberts22]

The basket is grooved bad and sticking causing it to creep.

[Gripit'n'ripit]

Does it shift particularly difficult in a given direction: Just up? Just down?

[Matrix]

While I am moving it feels fine because I already have momentum but I still no something needs replaced. Would it be bad if I just bought everything involved with a clutch? Like the basked, springs, plates fibers etc.. ?

[bucko]

I had the same problem JUST like yours with my Tri-Z a couple days ago.The clutch basket did have some light grooving so I gently filed them down and replaced my clutch springs.That solved it!

It took me 40 minutes to do it all and I am not that experienced so it was pretty easy.
The whole clutch basket can be bought off ebay cheap.Under $60 from what I just seen when I just checked for your R

[Matrix]

Awesome! Maybe I'll do some reading on what a clutch and accessories should look like so I'll know what to file or sand them to if thats the case. Thanks.

[bucko]

There are some helpful videos on how to change the clutch basket/plates etc. on youtube.Not the exact machine but gives you a general idea.