AboutJan Ringnalda Expertise PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE READ THIS!!! I can help with questions ONLY on any Honda CBX-1000 motorcycle, only 1978 to 1982. OR 1981 to 1983 Honda CB1100R models ONLY Honda CBX/CB1100R motorcycles, Please NO other makes, no other models. IF YOUR QUESTION IS FOR ANY OTHER BIKE Your question WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE QUESTION POOL WHERE IT MAY NEVER BE ANSWERED.
Experience Have owned over 50 of these fine classic Honda motorcycles
Organizations International CBX Owners Association, SAE, Materials Research Society
Publications CBXPress, VLMC magazine, Used Bike Guide
Education/Credentials PhD in Materials Science, Post-Doc in prototyping automotive components
I just purchased a 1981 Honda CM400 with 5,000 miles. It was stopped for some time it starts and runs great but clutch will not disengage and kick it in to gear. I have adjusted the cable. I have put a pair of water pump pliers right at the clutch leaver it self open it full and release it but still stays in gear. it has tension to the clutch springs. Don't know what to do next.
Answer Clutches seize on when not used. You should be able to free it, get the bike started in gear on a flat open space like a shopping mall car park, and pull the clutch in while blipping the throttle and hitting the brakes. It should free pretty quickly... Good luck, Jan
