Stiff Clutch at High RPM's (YZ450F 2015)

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Edited Date/Time 6/28/2015 5:08am
Hi all, I've just moved over to a new 2015 YZ450F from a 2009 KTM450EXC - apart from getting used to a completely different bike, I've noticed in the higher RPM's, the clutch can become extremely hard to pull in.

Are there any reason's why this is? I've tried searching for answers but with no luck. It just doesn't seem like normal behaviour, an almost immovable clutch as high RPM's is really distracting - any tips/hints/facts would be great appreciated?

Thanks in advance.
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Speeddemon73 6/26/2015 12:04pm
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I would take it back to the dealer you bought it from and tell them this is what's happening. Maybe your clutch cable is adjusted improperly.
xnationalwrench 6/27/2015 4:25pm
6/27/2015 4:25pm
Sounds like the clutch is adjusted wrong so when the engine gets hot the clutch plates swell.
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CCP 6/28/2015 5:06am
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xnationalwrench wrote:
Sounds like the clutch is adjusted wrong so when the engine gets hot the clutch plates swell.
Thanks for the info. Sorry for my ignorance, but how can a clutch be 'adjusted wrong'?

Is it to do with the adjustment at the lever, or something more specific with the clutch plate assembly?
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Speeddemon73 wrote:
I would take it back to the dealer you bought it from and tell them this is what's happening. Maybe your clutch cable is adjusted improperly.
I did call them - the sales rep specifically who has the same bike, said a heavy clutch on a 450 is normal.

On second thoughts, it makes no sense to be so different. My friends with cables clutches have never complained. I'll give them another call tmrw and talk to service department.

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