Motorcycle Repair: 1999 kx 250, nuetral, shively


Question
here,s my problem  when i let out on the clutch in 1,st gear it does'nt take off smoothly it seems to drag the engine down until it is all the way out then no problems ihave tried to adjust clutch if i dump the clutch on take off it either wheelies or bogs down it won't just spin the tire there is no gear slippage when riding also clutch seem's to work fine the rest of the time i have noticed that in nuetral if i pull in the clutch while the motor is running motor sounds fine but when i let it back out still in nuetral motor rattle's slighty thank's for any help kilgoreelectric@aol.com p.s. bike is stock and no major repair's over all good condition

Answer
Hi Kevin,

I'm sending some clutch information files to your email addy.

I suspect the clutch is worn and/or cable is out of adjustment.

Check your email, review the files, and try making adjustmens. Email me as needed for assistance.

Respectfully,
Mark Shively