Kx60 clutch problems

[Paddy60]

Hi everyone new to the site
Just got a kx60 and I'm having ( I believe ) clutch problems
Got a new clutch cable and set it right but when I pull clutch in select gear and go to set off the bike does not move I have not opened up the clutch as yet just thought I would put a quick post in here
Am I right in thinking that it's the clutch plates that need replacing never opened up a kx before but if needed I will
Thanks is advance

[Foxx4Beaver]

welcome aboard Paddy!...
yup, sounds like it's time to pull the clutch cover.
post some pics of your findings, and don't be afraid to ask plenty of questions

[Paddy60]

Where do I start lol so I have to drain oil or anything first

[tobys 2 strokes]

make sure you have freeplay in your cable before you go takeing it apart

[Paddy60]

Yeah I will disconnect it

[Foxx4Beaver]

Where do I start lol so I have to drain oil or anything first

yes, drain the oil...
you can lay the bike on it's side without draining the oil, and work on the clutch, but you could be out of commission for a few days if you need parts....so you'd be better off draining it.

[Paddy60]

Is thre a guide on here of some sort? Any tools needed? Cheers lads!

[Foxx4Beaver]

you'll more than likely need an 8mm socket or an 8mm T-Handle to remove the cover...not sure what size you'll need for the kick starter on a 60. Remove the rear brake pedal.
the best tool you can get at this point, is a service manual...as you sound like you don't have a ton of experience in motor maintenance...which there's nothing wrong with that, that's why we're here

[Foxx4Beaver]

what year are we dealing with here BTW?

[Paddy60]

Yeah could do with a manual and it's a 98 model sure I did this on my dt125 :/

[Paddy60]

Tool wise I meant anything to take clutch out or off lol

[Foxx4Beaver]

unless the basket and/or the inner hub are beat up and grooved badly...then an impact gun can be your friend....otherwise a 10mm socket should do just fine to pull the spring bolts so you can get the plates out.
I've never opened up a 60...so there could be different size bolts than what I'm used too...you'll find out once you get the cover off.

[Paddy60]

Ok will crack on with it tomorrow so:
Drain oil
Undo clutch cable
Remove bolts
Check for damage on basket etc
Remove inner hub and check plates?

That right? Lol
I will be taking photos and uploading if needing advice lol

[Foxx4Beaver]

Ok will crack on with it tomorrow so:
Drain oil
Undo clutch cable
Remove bolts
Check for damage on basket etc
Remove inner hub and check plates?

That right? Lol
I will be taking photos and uploading if needing advice lol

with any luck, you won't have to remove the inner hub.
once you get the outer clutch cover off, there should be 6 bolts holding the pressure plate on the clutch pack, there are springs in there too....remove all those bolts, then you can start pulling the plates out. This is a diagram of the '98 KX60 clutch.

there are 5 fiber plates, 4 steel/metal plates.
what is the history of this bike?...did you know the previous owner?...did he tell you up front the clutch wasn't working?...did the clutch work at all since you've owned it?

[Paddy60]

Ok I cannot undo the oil sump bolt as it has been changed and it catching in the frame so I'm thinking about taking the engine out.... I have undone the 6 8mm bolts on the clutch side but the case wont come off there is a little bit of oil dripping but I could have caused that by trying to get the case off.... Any ideas what I'm best off doing now