NEED HELP! Crf 250x having trouble rolling

[james3344]

So I will start with what I did prior to the issue I am now having with my 2004 Honda Crf  250x. The other day I went to replace the clutch lever as the old one was bent out of shape. The replacement seemed to have been fine but after the new lever was on I noticed that if the bike was in 1st gear with the clutch lever pulled in, the bike would not roll. It was as if the lever wasn't pulled in at all. The weird thing is, is if the bike is running it has no problem rolling in first gear with the clutch pulled in. Also I rode it and it seams like the clutch cable is adjusted fine? 

 

Does anyone know what could lock up the back wheel in first gear even when the clutch is held in? 

 

Any input is appreciated! 

[NW_drZ]

Not uncommon when the bike is cold and not running. Clutch plates sometimes stick together making it tough to push. Try warming up the bike, than shutting it off and pushing it in gear.

[james3344]

Ok thanks for your response. So when I ran it today it was really easy to push while it was running. When I turned it off it was a lot harder to push while in gear but it moved, there was a ton of resistance but it slowly rolled. Is this just because it's still cold? 

[NW_drZ]

Ok thanks for your response. So when I ran it today it was really easy to push while it was running. When I turned it off it was a lot harder to push while in gear but it moved, there was a ton of resistance but it slowly rolled. Is this just because it's still cold?

Ya man. All normal stuff. Don't over think it. Even when my bike is warmed up, it's harder to push in gear with the clutch pulled in.

[james3344]

Ok cool. Thank you! Appreciate the help. 

[scott_01_xr400]

When you say "cold" what does that mean.  Right now, in some areas of the country, not running and cold means the oil temp is the same as the air temp at 85 degrees.   In other parts of the country, the oil is the same as the air temp which is 10 degrees.   Oil at 10 degrees is VERY thick.