Clutch - I think I fried my clutch :( started by Dirt_Rider
	August 14th 2011 at 9:07 PM Post #1
	Dirt_Rider 603 Ripper 66 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 21st 2011 Location: Alton, NH, USA Current Dirtbike: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R Race Number: 5 Sponsors: None
	Hey guys, its been a long time since I have posted something, so here it goes. The other day I was riding my dirt bike around my friends field, not going hard or anything just kinda cruising around, and I stopped and my friend started pointing at my engine, and I couldn't here what he was saying because there was about four other bikes running, anyways, so i look down and there is smoke pouring out of my engine, so i shut it off right away and then started looking at where the smoke was coming from, and it was coming out of an over flow tube so i looked closer and there was thick tanish/white liquid dripping from the tube, so I followed the tube to see where it was coming off of, and it was coming off of my clutch, and so I was looking at my clutch and I looked inside the little glass part where you can see the clutch fluid, and it was all the liquid in there was just all the tanish white stuff and I put my hand next to the clutch and it was extremely hot! what could this be???? Dirt Bike History: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R - CURRENT 2009 125cc Pit bike - CURRENT - OUT OF SERVICE (No Motor) 2004 Suzuki RM-Z 250 - SOLD 2003 Suzuki DRZ 125 - SOLD 1987 Honda Cr80r - SOLD Snowmobile History: 2007 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI with 2100 miles - SOLD 2005 Ski-Doo MXZX 440 with 109 miles - SOLD 2006 Arctic cat Crossfire 600 EFI Sno-Pro with 1200 miles - SOLD 2004 Arctic Cat Sabercat 500LX with 5600 miles - SOLD Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

	August 15th 2011 at 6:53 PM Post #2
	1down5up registered clutch abuser 63 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 23rd 2009 Location: Forest lake, MN Current Dirtbike: 99 yz one two five Sponsors: me
	You either rode thru deep water or coolant is leaking into the transmission. More than likely a water pump seal. If you can't afford a new four stroke, you can't afford a used one either! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	August 15th 2011 at 10:11 PM Post #3
	Kawi_Rider_316 Team Not Even Scared 632 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 11th 2008 Location: Ocheyedan, Ia, USA Current Dirtbike: Kx 250F Race Number: 316 Sponsors: Spencer Motorsports
	like 1down5up said probley coolant into ur tranny. Highly doubtful it's your clutch. When you burn up a clutch it doesnt do any of that it just get really weak and will feel like partially pulled in with and wont wanna rap out on the bottom end at all. "Jump for show, Corner for dough" "In ball and stick sports they give you the balls, In Motocross you have to bring your own" Sponsors: Glens Sport Center, FC MODS, MSR, Sunline, Tag, Filtron, Six Six One, Steel Mx, Dunlop, Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	August 15th 2011 at 11:38 PM Post #4
	Dirt_Rider 603 Ripper 66 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 21st 2011 Location: Alton, NH, USA Current Dirtbike: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R Race Number: 5 Sponsors: None
	Quote originally posted by Kawi_Rider_316 like 1down5up said probley coolant into ur tranny. Highly doubtful it's your clutch. When you burn up a clutch it doesnt do any of that it just get really weak and will feel like partially pulled in with and wont wanna rap out on the bottom end at all. Ok, cool, So how would I go about fixing this problem? Dirt Bike History: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R - CURRENT 2009 125cc Pit bike - CURRENT - OUT OF SERVICE (No Motor) 2004 Suzuki RM-Z 250 - SOLD 2003 Suzuki DRZ 125 - SOLD 1987 Honda Cr80r - SOLD Snowmobile History: 2007 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI with 2100 miles - SOLD 2005 Ski-Doo MXZX 440 with 109 miles - SOLD 2006 Arctic cat Crossfire 600 EFI Sno-Pro with 1200 miles - SOLD 2004 Arctic Cat Sabercat 500LX with 5600 miles - SOLD Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	August 16th 2011 at 9:39 AM Post #5
	polarisiq93 Junior Member 154 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 7th 2011 Location: Orillia, Ontario, Canada Current Dirtbike: 09 kxf250 monster edition
	Quote originally posted by Kawi_Rider_316 like 1down5up said probley coolant into ur tranny. Highly doubtful it's your clutch. When you burn up a clutch it doesnt do any of that it just get really weak and will feel like partially pulled in with and wont wanna rap out on the bottom end at all. my bike has done that a few times. id be riding and you could tell its coolant coming out the over flow and it creates smoke off your motor.. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	August 17th 2011 at 6:04 PM Post #6
	Kawi_Rider_316 Team Not Even Scared 632 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 11th 2008 Location: Ocheyedan, Ia, USA Current Dirtbike: Kx 250F Race Number: 316 Sponsors: Spencer Motorsports
	Find how its getting into your case. Probley waterpump seal. Which in that case you simply replace the seal, I would also recommend replacing the shaft and bearing because if you dont - the leak may continue. Or it will get better for a while then same problem again. Also wouldnt hurt to do the oil seal while you are in there. I believe the order of parts goes waterpump impeller, waterpump seal, oil seal. Been a while since I had one apart. Service manual will tell u and go on oem parts finder and it will kinda show you. "Jump for show, Corner for dough" "In ball and stick sports they give you the balls, In Motocross you have to bring your own" Sponsors: Glens Sport Center, FC MODS, MSR, Sunline, Tag, Filtron, Six Six One, Steel Mx, Dunlop, Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	August 25th 2011 at 7:21 AM Post #7
	Kawi_Rider_316 Team Not Even Scared 632 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 11th 2008 Location: Ocheyedan, Ia, USA Current Dirtbike: Kx 250F Race Number: 316 Sponsors: Spencer Motorsports
	any update? "Jump for show, Corner for dough" "In ball and stick sports they give you the balls, In Motocross you have to bring your own" Sponsors: Glens Sport Center, FC MODS, MSR, Sunline, Tag, Filtron, Six Six One, Steel Mx, Dunlop, Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 5th 2011 at 8:44 PM Post #8
	Dirt_Rider 603 Ripper 66 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 21st 2011 Location: Alton, NH, USA Current Dirtbike: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R Race Number: 5 Sponsors: None
	Quote originally posted by Kawi_Rider_316 any update? Nope. As of right now it sits in the shed. Haven't had time to take it out and look at it. Dirt Bike History: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R - CURRENT 2009 125cc Pit bike - CURRENT - OUT OF SERVICE (No Motor) 2004 Suzuki RM-Z 250 - SOLD 2003 Suzuki DRZ 125 - SOLD 1987 Honda Cr80r - SOLD Snowmobile History: 2007 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI with 2100 miles - SOLD 2005 Ski-Doo MXZX 440 with 109 miles - SOLD 2006 Arctic cat Crossfire 600 EFI Sno-Pro with 1200 miles - SOLD 2004 Arctic Cat Sabercat 500LX with 5600 miles - SOLD Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	September 29th 2011 at 1:11 PM Post #9
	yamahafreak Starting Member 2 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 28th 2011 Location: Cicero, NY, USA Current Dirtbike: None Race Number: 350 Sponsors: None
	Quote originally posted by Dirt_Rider Quote originally posted by Kawi_Rider_316 any update? Nope. As of right now it sits in the shed. Haven't had time to take it out and look at it. you got a new bike? Broderick Bowden Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 3rd 2011 at 10:42 AM Post #10
	Dirt_Rider 603 Ripper 66 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 21st 2011 Location: Alton, NH, USA Current Dirtbike: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R Race Number: 5 Sponsors: None
	NEW UPDATE!: bike is fixed, somehow water was getting in the engine, so we flushed it out, 10 quarts of oil later we are back in business! Except now, i was keeping it at my dads work, and my cousin broke in the the building when no one was there, and was riding it around, some how the plug that hold the oil in fell out, and all the oil drained out and he was riding it with no oil in it. So when I get a new plug and oil put in, I just hope the motor isn't blown! He is an idiot... Dirt Bike History: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R - CURRENT 2009 125cc Pit bike - CURRENT - OUT OF SERVICE (No Motor) 2004 Suzuki RM-Z 250 - SOLD 2003 Suzuki DRZ 125 - SOLD 1987 Honda Cr80r - SOLD Snowmobile History: 2007 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI with 2100 miles - SOLD 2005 Ski-Doo MXZX 440 with 109 miles - SOLD 2006 Arctic cat Crossfire 600 EFI Sno-Pro with 1200 miles - SOLD 2004 Arctic Cat Sabercat 500LX with 5600 miles - SOLD Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 3rd 2011 at 12:59 PM Post #11
	yamahafreak Starting Member 2 Posts Group: Members Member Since: May 28th 2011 Location: Cicero, NY, USA Current Dirtbike: None Race Number: 350 Sponsors: None
	Quote originally posted by Dirt_Rider NEW UPDATE!: bike is fixed, somehow water was getting in the engine, so we flushed it out, 10 quarts of oil later we are back in business! Except now, i was keeping it at my dads work, and my cousin broke in the the building when no one was there, and was riding it around, some how the plug that hold the oil in fell out, and all the oil drained out and he was riding it with no oil in it. So when I get a new plug and oil put in, I just hope the motor isn't blown! He is an idiot... Have i ever met him? I would kill him! how much you want for the pit bike? Broderick Bowden Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 3rd 2011 at 4:03 PM Post #12
	Dirt_Rider 603 Ripper 66 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 21st 2011 Location: Alton, NH, USA Current Dirtbike: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R Race Number: 5 Sponsors: None
	Quote originally posted by yamahafreak Quote originally posted by Dirt_Rider NEW UPDATE!: bike is fixed, somehow water was getting in the engine, so we flushed it out, 10 quarts of oil later we are back in business! Except now, i was keeping it at my dads work, and my cousin broke in the the building when no one was there, and was riding it around, some how the plug that hold the oil in fell out, and all the oil drained out and he was riding it with no oil in it. So when I get a new plug and oil put in, I just hope the motor isn't blown! He is an idiot... Have i ever met him? I would kill him! how much you want for the pit bike? It was Justyn! Dirt Bike History: 2007 Honda CRF 250/280 R - CURRENT 2009 125cc Pit bike - CURRENT - OUT OF SERVICE (No Motor) 2004 Suzuki RM-Z 250 - SOLD 2003 Suzuki DRZ 125 - SOLD 1987 Honda Cr80r - SOLD Snowmobile History: 2007 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI with 2100 miles - SOLD 2005 Ski-Doo MXZX 440 with 109 miles - SOLD 2006 Arctic cat Crossfire 600 EFI Sno-Pro with 1200 miles - SOLD 2004 Arctic Cat Sabercat 500LX with 5600 miles - SOLD Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit