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1/5/2026
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Scunthorpe, GB
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1/5/2026 2:23pm
Hi guys I’ve got a crf450 2003, basically it goes into all gears nice with no issues, the clutch feels good and is moving the pressure plate away from the basket as I’m thinking is what it should be doing. The Basket isn’t grooved and plates are all good, the issue is when I start the bike and put it in gear when you release the clutch the bike doesn’t move anywhere, it’s driving me insane is there anyone who can shed any light please 🙏
Thankyou in advance
Make sure you aren't missing a clutch fiber/plate and the clutch is adjusted properly. If that isn't it then you will need to start pulling things apart.
Remove all clutch plates. Count them. Check your count to the service manual or any online parts fiche. If you have the correct number of plates, measure them and compare to service limits printed in the manual or find online. If plates measure in spec, you have a transmission problem and need to disassemble. Good luck
Check that the primary gear coming off the crank shaft is OK and the nut is tight. Also, pull the pressure plate off and check that the nut that holds inner and outer baskets on the transmission input shaft it tight. If all that's good check that the slave cylinder doesn't have some type of damage preventing the clutch from fully engaging.
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