85 big red clutch slipping

[damon85]

ok i have a 85 big red 250 and its fine till i get in 3rd and 4th and the clutch starts to slip, can this be adjusted or does it need to be replaced , new to trikes need help thanks lmk guys

[85_BIG_RED_250]

i currently own an 85 250 big red as well. start and have the trike in first gear idling. there is a black clutch adjustment cover on the side of the engine. ) think the left.) pull the rubber cover of and have ( in hand ) a flat screw driver and a 10 mm (i think) closed in wrench. hold the screw in position while braking the nut loose. turn the screw about 1/4 of a turn clock wise. tighten the nut back as you hold the the screw firmly in place with the screw driver. do a test run. make sure you get the clutches warm through each run. if still slipping, repeat these steps 1/4 turn at a time. eventually if you adjust it to far shifting up and down will be difficult due to clearance issues. hope this helps

[MudBug]

Its on the right side of the engine, and that nut is 14mm.

[damon85]

thanks will try that tomorow

[MonroeMike]

From the manual.

[Thorpe]

If its slipping, your probably going to be due for new clutch and springs...