9. CLUTCH/GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM Pulsar CK 125 TROUBLESHOOTING Clutch slips during acceleration Clutch won't operate and motorcycle · No free play moves slowly · Worn friction disk · Excessive free play · Weak spring · Bent clutch plate Clutch won't operate Too much pressure on clutch lever · Excessive free play · Kinked, twisted or damaged clutch cable · Bent clutch plate · Damaged clutch lifter Improper shifting Clutch does not operate smoothly · Excessive clutch lever free play · Improper clutch outer groove machining · Bent gear shift spindle · Worn or deformed gear shift plate Gear tripping · Damaged transmission drum grooves · Faulty gear shift cam stopper · Faulty gear shift cam stopper · Bent gear shift spindle · Worn gear teeth 9-2