Shona Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 6 Weeks ago my banshee developed a clutch problem. I rode down the road and when I released the clutch handle the clutch arm jammed and the clutch cable came loose. We knocked the clutch arm back, put the cable back in place, tightened and we were able able to push the clutch arm fully back and forth with our finger alone, so it worked again. Now we've got it back and after changing gears for the first time, it did the same thing. Pulled in the clutch handle, release and it didn't spring back. Because the clutch arm jammed shut and the cable had come loose and was pulling freely. We tried the same thing but only managed to free it a little, the clutch arm does not go far enough forward to actually engage the clutch. I'd like to know if there's anything if I can do to help the situation that doesnt require a lot of stripping. I'd like to refrain from sending it to the Yamaha mechanic for the 3rd time in 5 months, but if it involves taking the engine out, stripping the clutch and removing the carbs just to take out the clutch linkage, then i'll just send it to the mechanic once again because I really don't know what to look for. Here is a video showing the problem: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2otoofast4u Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Wait for it........................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 The internal adjustment in the middle of your preassure plate looks a little off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Have you pulled the clutch rod and ball to see of it welded it self together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I bet the nut fell off the adjuster. I also bet your "mechanic" don't know Banshees Do you have a Clymers Manual? Do you have some basic hand tools? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shona Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I bet the nut fell off the adjuster. I also bet your "mechanic" don't know Banshees My mechanic has nothing but Banshees, Blasters & 2-Stroke dirt bikes in his yard. He's a reputable guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 It's still better to do it yourself if you're capable. These things are fairly simple, it would save you some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I re-read your 1st post. It's probably welded. Your 2nd post didn't address my questions, so your mechanic should address the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shona Posted November 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I re-read your 1st post. It's probably welded. Your 2nd post didn't address my questions, so your mechanic should address the problem. I have a Haynes manual (Covers the banshee, warrior & raptor), not a Clymers manual. I don't know if they're pretty much the same, but it's something. I have lots of tools, however one I don't have is a Clutch grab tool or a tool for the flywheel. Other than that, I have everything I'd need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_b Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 you wont need a tool to hold the clutch basket or flywheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willaduncan Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I have a Haynes manual (Covers the banshee, warrior & raptor), not a Clymers manual. I don't know if they're pretty much the same, but it's something. I have lots of tools, however one I don't have is a Clutch grab tool or a tool for the flywheel. Other than that, I have everything I'd need. Just take it to your "banshee mechanic" it shouldn't cost more than a grand or two.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Well then, SUPER simple to remove the outer clutch cover to look at a few things. Won't need either of those specialty tools for just that. If it's just the adjuster...easy fix If you welded the ball...more trouble, maybe not, gotta see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_b Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Just take it to your "banshee mechanic" it shouldn't cost more than a grand or two.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Really ? was it even worth commenting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willaduncan Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Really ? was it even worth commenting? Yea he obviously doesn't know what he's doing.... And has a reputable mech... Instead of all of us giving him shit and risking him fucking it up worse he should probably go to his mechanic, the rod and ball are welded the cases will have to be split Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Mechanic- just pry shit till it fees up. Good to go. NPF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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