Getting a clutch smell

ancy · 10-14-2009

Getting a clutch burning smell after drives on the Mule 1000. I jacked it up last night and checked al the brakes and they are all spinning free. This Mule was sitting outside for a few years with out running. What would I need to check as far as the belt, could this be the problem? The warning buzzer is not hooked up and will hook it up when I get home. Where do I need to check for wear? Hopfully it is just the belt, so what is the easy way to change it? Thanks

ancy · 10-14-2009

Also it doesn't feel like anything is slipping. Is there a way to test that with out taking every thing apart? Could it be that it just sat for that long?

stickboy · 10-14-2009

Even though your brakes spin freely, it could still be a problem with the brakes. I have heard that if you get a lot of moisture in the fluid (and brake fluid attracts moisture) that they expand more when heated up and do not return to their normal position. Might be worth flushing and bleeding the brakes and see if that helps.

ancy · 10-14-2009

So run it for awhile and check the brakes again?

10-14-2009	#1 (permalink)
ancy Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 33	Getting a clutch smell Getting a clutch burning smell after drives on the Mule 1000. I jacked it up last night and checked al the brakes and they are all spinning free. This Mule was sitting outside for a few years with out running. What would I need to check as far as the belt, could this be the problem? The warning buzzer is not hooked up and will hook it up when I get home. Where do I need to check for wear? Hopfully it is just the belt, so what is the easy way to change it? Thanks

10-14-2009	#3 (permalink)
stickboy Insect Impact Analyst Forum Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 421	Even though your brakes spin freely, it could still be a problem with the brakes. I have heard that if you get a lot of moisture in the fluid (and brake fluid attracts moisture) that they expand more when heated up and do not return to their normal position. Might be worth flushing and bleeding the brakes and see if that helps. __________________ Bugs, it's what's for Dinner! 97 Honda ST1100 (Big Red) R.I.P. 97 Ninja 250 (Lil' Red)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Is shimming my clutch push rod an acceptable solution?	Neep	Vintage Motorcyle Info	7	08-25-2008 05:20 PM
Vulcan Clutch Problem	KustomKruisers	Kawasaki Cruisers	6	08-08-2008 06:13 PM
V2K Clutch problem update.	LordGT	Kawasaki Cruisers	5	05-28-2007 01:10 AM
V2K Clutch Question. It's a goodie	LordGT	Kawasaki Cruisers	6	05-22-2007 01:58 AM
Help: Clutch / Cable Fitting Loose	Neo	The Mechanics Corner	1	09-27-2004 12:34 PM

10-14-2009	#2 (permalink)
ancy Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 33	Also it doesn't feel like anything is slipping. Is there a way to test that with out taking every thing apart? Could it be that it just sat for that long?

10-14-2009	#4 (permalink)
ancy Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 33	So run it for awhile and check the brakes again?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)