HOW TO FIX DIRTBIKE CLUTCH DRAG 

Just as an additional information to anyone trying this after watching this great useful video, just finished servicing a Husqvarna FE 350 3018 that had the same problem and my method was using an orbital (round) sander with very fine grit (was 120 but anyway when you start working it it wears out pretty quickly so it's fine too). The way to do it is having a perfect flat thick glass, then an A4 plain sheet of paper, then apply a mix of oil/gas on a used window cleaner bottle (great way to apply to many components on dirt bikes to keep them fresh), then sand each side lightly while rotating the discs. (Only the metal ones). (Very important to keep orbital sander flat, with very light pressure). It is important to take out the glaze off the fiber bits by hand. (Use those super fine pads for car body spray-paint preparation). You can also use the sander if you have good control. (When I did it, I was turning it on and off. No need for excessive speed). Done this after 24 hours gas immersion bath on the components. You can use this gas to wash the dirt as you go along and treat each of the clutch plates. Also very important, do pass (manually) the outside of the metal plates over the super-fine sanding sponge (with oil/gas mix as well) to make sure this edge is smooth. For the fiber ones, this process is on the inside. Before assembly, wash everything again with plain gas, and then let them soak for a few minutes in the oil you use on your motor. Tested the bike. Very good! No clutch drag (or lock?...) at all. Beware - this method saves having to buy/replace clutch plates at least one time. But definitely have a set ready to replace just in case you find that wear is excessive. Pay attention also to the damping rubber bits on the back of the DDS inner hub. Recommend having a set of these ready to replace as well if there's too much play in inner-hub. Best regards, safe (extreme) rides!

Cool Channel. Spent an hour an a half messing with this and it did not work for me. Most folks should probably just order the new plates, unless your are board like me and wanted to give it a try.

Thanks mate..this is what I’m looking for. I have the same problem in my 90 hrs 2018 tpi several weeks ago. In my case the drag is less when the engine cold and bigger when it’s hot. After some research, I decide to try to use ATF for gearbox oil and it worked. Maybe I’ll try your method next time the problem occurs.

I have a desert racer friend who rubbed his clutch plates in sand two at a time against eachother, then he cleanend them off and put the motor together and came in second in a race with 1000 people in mattawa washington. Kevin Bise is the guy who did this.

Protip to find neutral with clutch drag, lift the revs littlebit

My 2020 300 too was the same . Changed oil to Motul 7100 . Fixed it

Hello, Did you sand papper both sides of the plates? Should the sharp side on the plates be outside when you replacing it? Can i use 1200 sand paper or should i use 400?

Yes it works and very well. I was sceptical but thought give it a try. Cant say is it coke or sanding the clutch discs but it is totally different with 0 clutch drag after. Haven't taken it for a long ride but test was amazing. Hope it lasts a while. Thanks for solution.

Hi dirt bike rider, having same problem as well the whining noise that you have on the initial. How many hours does this works for you?

Do I have to do this for both sides of the plate or only the rough one?

2022 Husky 501s, 6months old about 3K mls, I have already reversed bled the line which did not have any air bubbles anyway. I have the same (but opposite) problem: I STARTED NOTICING THIS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. In the morning cold engine, I pop 1st gear and I better have room in front of me because the bike wants to take off, about 1 hr later or less the clutch engages 1/2 way through its lever range. DO I HAVE A DIFFERENT PROBLEM....? and also I would prefer something that's a lil more permanent as I don't have a garage or a place to work. Any suggestions...?

Steel clutch plate goes first and last not friction plate

Awesome video!!!

why don't you just add a bit of bourbon to your Coke and drink it like anybody else would then wash your clutch plates in a degreaser ? Now you've got a sticky parts container as well as a sticky workbench that's just gonna collect crap. You've deglazed the plates with the emery and you can back the screws on the clutch basket if required. Problem solved.

полезное действие, но жаль что не надолго помогает))

That’s a first!! Wow

What grit sandpaper?

For me didn't work. I was haveing the same problem and tryed it... Cocacola +2h od sandpaper use 600fist round and than 1000.waste of time, still haveing the same problem. Anyone has any sugestion what else i can try?

I done it works but not 100 %

in the manual the metal disk goes first

🤣🤣🤣

Anyone use something else. I used Pepsi and now my bike runs backwards.

Holy shit you got fast fingers

I think your pink spokes are causing the flux capacitor to overdrive the clutch, try a different colour

The difference between the Before and After is also that the bike was at operating temp when the problem was present and cold when it wasn't. You need to have it up to temp and check to see if you still have the clutch drag.

Fanta- orange works well.....for ktm's.. .. .. Lol

Couple of questions: Which part of the plate are you sanding down? I assume it is the sharp part of the disc, right? How do you clean the coke of the plates after? Do you soak the plates and discs in oil before installing? Thanks

The clutch is dragging because the ball, push rod and needle bearing wear away slightly, an extra washer on the needle bearing can be used to compinsate for the wear, or change the parts. Sanding thins the plates to compensate for the worm parts but if you buy new discs and plates they will be too thick and will drag again...your fixing the simptoms not the problem, but itll work for a while.

After you did that your clutch doesn't slip?

Super , I just did it and it works perfect .! Thank u ..Matt from Irlanda

Your clutch looks totally fucked, overheated. It must be also slipping.Nice trick for the clutch drag though 👍

Excellent! My problem exactly from day 1 on my new 2020 KTM 350 xcfw. It is not a basket wear or play problem on mine, it always felt like it wanted to move while the clutch is in from the 1st ride. Tried everything except this. I am excited to try getting the friction right.

It will have the same result also with coca cola zero or light?? !! Just buy a new set of clutch plates and drink the coke...

Fanta 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.if works is fantastic!

Simple white vinegar works better and faster (~10 minutes) and is even cheaper than coke.

just soda blast the steels, i run less torque on the inner hub nut.. also drilled more holes in the inner hub to promote more lube into pack.. measure your clutch pack stack/height too... make sure you're not past spec making a bigger clutch pack in ther, ran some washers on the clutch spring bolts for less clutch finger pull too!

Excellent idea, will try that and see if it helps my Husky

Had the same problem on my Beta. I sanded the plates, installed the stamped curved side out for the plates and much better. No soft drink dip though lol. Not sure how long it will last until it polishes up smooth again. Some clutch metal plates have small indentations for the same reason. If the drag comes back I will employ coarse sand paper and teach it a real lesson!

I heard of coke put in the toilet to clean the porcelain.. didnt think of clutches!

I think Coca Cola should sponsor this video 😁 Love the Content.

Why did you put friction plate first and then intermediate disc with S as second? KTM diagrams that I look at all start with intermediate S disc first then friction plate. Which exact model+year of bike do you have? thx

Did you inspect the clutch basket? Did you inspect the inner clutch hub? Look for grooved basket and or hub. Coca Cola? Nah man. Not the right thing to do. Not at all.

When did you switch back to KTM? I thought you were riding Sherco.

Use wet & dry paper instead of sand paper cause otherwise you could end up taking too much metal off. sand paper is better for wood

What grit sand paper?

I was trashed mine after watch this video DO NOT sand out your clutch disks!

the plate is going first at 5:30 minute ??? it should be the metal plate

Clutch bolts go back on the bike in a star pattern to stop warping of the bellevue spring and plates. Another thing is to keep an eye on your transmission oil height, it can cause a dragging clutch if there is too much oil. KTM says 0.8 Litres but it only needs 0.65 Litres (always use the oil level hole on the motor to get it perfect tho).

I have a Zuki rm85 2003 will this method work?

Goes away when it's warmed up on my 450

You kind of went fast there for a second, did you sand both sides of the metal plates

It worked for me. But I think I have sanded too much since the bevel spring does not stay flat. But it's working!

I have eard if its the Basket to use peanuts butter instead!

thanks nice video . if i soak in petrol liguid is good too ?

Comprend rien explipliquer en français(sous titrage)

so it was the coke that fixed it not removing the glaze with the sand paper allowing oil to stick for better lubrication.... RIIIGHT

Will Diet Classic Coke work, how about Sprite? Maybe chocolate milk? oj?

Cant wait to try lol

Oh my god ! 😂

Kad ce video na damir hairlahovic kanalu

Mogo si i sodu bikarbonu i vodu

Damire, koliko si puta primjenio lamele na shercu ili ktm-u, stil vožnje nam je vrlo sličan pa me znaima koliko traju?

Nice info, same problem my husq

in my opinion, brake cleaner is more appropriate than coca cola... clean slytly both disc and plate with sand paper then wash with brake cleaner... it does the trick and more quicker too

Would the fuel work good to?

Hi The Dirt Bike Rider! Question: All clutch disk kit must be serviced using sand paper cleaning? On dirt bikes and street bikes, how much often hours/miles that service must be done? Thanks to you! Regards from Colombia South America.

Hello nice Video. Can some help me? I have a KTM EXC 2018 and my frontbrake is very soft and the brake disc is ok and the brake Pads also ? Someone know a a tip to fix it

I assume this works with things like brake cleaner.