just did clutch

[bgaff]

so i just put a chlutch and pressure plte in my 84 vt500c i went to tahe it for a ride around the block and it is driving weird... wen i give it gas it will start off then catch and pull hard ..could this be the clutch cable or do you think i **** sumthing up in the clutch... the bike also sat for years , could it be dirty carbs? has anyon else had this problem after doing a clutch ..plz help

[93gc40]

All of the above.
Start with adjusting the clutch, clutch plates might just need to wear-in a little. What oil did you use?

BUT, if it sat the carbs do need to be cleaned. Is the gas fresh?

[bgaff]

i just found out the gas was in there for three years from previous owner clutch is adjusted but they might need to break in so ya tonight i clean the carbs.. i used 20 w50 oil

[orlenz]

What brand of oil?, some oils brands/ types will cause clutch slippage

[93gc40]

Originally Posted by bgaff

i just found out the gas was in there for three years from previous owner clutch is adjusted but they might need to break in so ya tonight i clean the carbs.. i used 20 w50 oil

The bad gas is most of the issue. After three years carbs will need to be removed cleaned, dipping and soaking will be best. rest of fuel system will need to be flushed and filter replaced.
If the oil says anything abouts Fuel saving or energy efficient on the rating label, it can cause slippage. 20-50 is kinda heavy for your bike also, may be getting some parasitic drag in the clutch, drop down to 10-40 as the heaviest oil you run.

[bgaff]

Im gunna take the carbs of tonight if i get a chance.. I have heavy duty clutch plates so i figured use the heavy duty motorcycle oil but i guess i was wrong lol.. How do i flush the whole system

[93gc40]

As for the oil, don't anything heavier than called for in the manual. Unless it is pulling when the clutch lever is pulled in and in 1st gear, leave it be, shouldn't hurt anything.

Fuel system flush, Drain tank, put some acetone in it slosh around, disconnect fuel line at the carburetor, and crank the motor 5 seconds at a time till most of the acetone is out of the tank, Change fuel filter, refill tank with fresh gasoline.

Remove and clean the carb good, idea... Do NOT separate the carbs. Remove both the float bowl and floats, top cover and slide OK. Be careful not to damage the diaphragm or needle.