clutch pressure plate not returning

[Guest]

Sometimes when I stand still at a red light, the clutch pressure disc does not return in when I release the clutch handle slowly.
When this happens the clutch cable goes limp. I can then only get the bike moving by dropping the handle all at once, getting me off in a jolt or maybe stalling the engine.

Most times everything works fine. The cable is lubed and in good shape, but old. What is supposed to return the pressure disc and how can I fix it?

[Steve]

Sounds like it's time to check the inner slots on the clutch basket. The clutch disks have tabs that ride in the slots and can wear dimples in the edges, preventing smooth sliding. You might be lucky enough to smoothe out the sides of the slots. At worst, it's time for a new clutch basket and maybe some clutch disks.

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[Walle]

Thanks for the fast reply Steve. I will see about that basket