85 VT500 clutch won't disengage

[adventurer2112]

HI All,
Clutch won't disengage. Took off cover, pipes, brake ,etc. Clutch cable at both points in middle, clutch arm moves just fine. Checked lever, bearing on lifter plate, bearings. Adjusted lifter plate out by loosening the 4 bolts, no clutch still, (after bolting everything back up). Will get washer to put on each spring to make it springier. Any ideas would be helpful, Bike runs well, starts up easy, except put in first gear, bike lurches/ dies . D'OH Read the !#$* out of the different clutch posts, but looking for the next item to check out.
Thanks.
Jack

[93gc40]

Well if all the parts, of the clutch system, outside of the cases are working corectly, then that leave the parts inside the cases as the issue. Has this bike been stored?? The clutch itself could be frozen.