Clutch

[2006 blaster]

hey, i need help...i was just starting my blaster and ounce i got it running it took off like 2 ft ...then i let the clutch out like almost all the way and it barely takes off....i am sure its the clutch so if i get a new one what kind? ......are they hard to put in? thanks

 

[Awk08]

tear it down first, almost sounds like the ball bearing welded to the internal rod ??
there are clutch disc thickness specs in the manual, found in the general support section here
i'd look into it before ordering one, but...the tusk clutches are only around $30 on ebay

 

[2006 blaster]

wouldnt it be a clutch if it has a hard time taking off?

 

[Awk08]

wouldnt it be a clutch if it has a hard time taking off?

why did it surge when you started it, like the clutch was already engaged ???

 

[2006 blaster]

yeah...then it took off likea couple feet..

 

[Awk08]

yeah...then it took off likea couple feet..

that tells me the clutch is indeed engaging and may not be bad,
but you may have welded the ball to the rod, the internal rod adjustment may have come loose, or the cable is fray/stretched beyond use ???
just some thoughts to look into before ordering a clutch kit

 

[Awk08]

Tusk Clutch Kit Yamaha Blaster 200 88-06 | eBay

 

[2006 blaster]

thanks...i can still drive it around fine it just starts and moves forward...maybe my cable that engages the clutch is loose and needs to be tightened...thanks

 

[Awk08]

pull the clutch lever and see if it's moving the acuator arm down under the carb on the shifter side ???

 

[2006 blaster]

yeah i tinkered with it today and the cable was too loose....thanks for the help