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P500 Clutch may be shot

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So this morning I started her up. And it was not idling right. Very sporadic. So I took the quad instead for day. When I got home I tried it again. Seemed ok when on gas and moving. But then sporadic when stopped. Then I realized it was hesitating I think because the clutch was engaging too much. Loosened the clutch adjustment. No more funky idle. But now I can't get the clutch adjusted to were it won't slip during shifts. Have a bad feeling some how the clutch was froze. And now maybe damaged. Ugh. Gonna try adjusting again this week. If I can't get it. Guess it will be going to the shop. Every thing can be fixed with money. Haha. Boo
 
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So this morning I started her up. And it was not idling right. Very sporadic. So I took the quad instead for day. When I got home I tried it again. Seemed ok when on gas and moving. But then sporadic when stopped. Then I realized it was hesitating I think because the clutch was engaging too much. Loosened the clutch adjustment. No more funky idle. But now I can't get the clutch adjusted to were it won't slip during shifts. Have a bad feeling some how the clutch was froze. And now maybe damaged. Ugh. Gonna try adjusting again this week. If I can't get it. Guess it will be going to the shop. Every thing can be fixed with money. Haha. Boo
That doesn't sound good. How many miles/hours do you have on it? Mine still idles funny... It goes up and down slightly. Not a lot, but it is noticeable. I adjusted my clutch after the first oil change because it seemed to slip a lot during shifts. It only slips a little bit now. Seems just right to me.
 
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What kind of oil are you using? If its not honda oil, is it jaso ma rated for use with a wet clutch?
 
Talen

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That doesn't sound good. How many miles/hours do you have on it? Mine still idles funny... It goes up and down slightly. Not a lot, but it is noticeable. I adjusted my clutch after the first oil change because it seemed to slip a lot during shifts. It only slips a little bit now. Seems just right to me.
About 700 Miles. It may be a result of the swamping it a month ago. Did 6 oil changes. Idk
 
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I'm sure it'll be fine..... Come on it's a Honda... After I adjusted mine it shifts much smoother, snicks into next gear both ways much better now.

You'll be gtg

jrc
 
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