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I've found a couple threads citing something similar but, haven't seen a conclusive resolution and can't find anything that answers all my questions so... I post.
Situation:. Hadn't ridden the bike in a while. Bike worked fine last I rode it. Got on to fire up and freshen it up but, when I grabbed the clutch during my unconscious start up ritual, it was flaccid. Zero tension. It basically went to the handle with no effort and didn't return when released.
My thoughts and questions: Looking at the release arm, and knowing the cable wasn't near stretched when last I rode, I assumed it was a return prong on the release arm. Today, I pulled the clutch side cover to check the spring. The crank case was FULL of gas\oil mix. I turned my petcock off so, that sucks... Leaky petcock. The spring looked normal but, not knowing exactly what it looks like, I'm not 100% it's intact and not 100% that it isn't worn out. However, like the cable, it was just fine the last time I rode so, insta-wear seems unlikely. I've seen posts about the throwout bearing being a culprit in situations like this.
1) how do I test the throwout bearing? (I cannot push the push rod which extends .5-.75" from the middle of the clutch basket)
2) now knowing my oil was just fuel, I wonder if it wasn't returning due to friction. The spring definitely has some recoil to it when I was messing with it, with the case off. Perhaps both cable\sheath and release arm friction?
3) having already taken every thing apart, this is going to be difficult without a pic so.... Sorry for this. Is the spring 2 ended? The shorter bent end situated between the notches in the cover and the longer end braced about the push rod actuator?
If I can somehow rule out the throwout bearing, I guess I just reassemble, adjust the cable and.... Hope. 99% it's in neutral so, that's good. Any input is welcomed.
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