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damon85
12-11-2010, 12:32 AM
ok i have a 85 big red 250 and its fine till i get in 3rd and 4th and the clutch starts to slip, can this be adjusted or does it need to be replaced , new to trikes need help thanks lmk guys

85_BIG_RED_250
12-11-2010, 05:59 AM
i currently own an 85 250 big red as well. start and have the trike in first gear idling. there is a black clutch adjustment cover on the side of the engine. ) think the left.) pull the rubber cover of and have ( in hand ) a flat screw driver and a 10 mm (i think) closed in wrench. hold the screw in position while braking the nut loose. turn the screw about 1/4 of a turn clock wise. tighten the nut back as you hold the the screw firmly in place with the screw driver. do a test run. make sure you get the clutches warm through each run. if still slipping, repeat these steps 1/4 turn at a time. eventually if you adjust it to far shifting up and down will be difficult due to clearance issues. hope this helps :D

MudBug
12-11-2010, 11:36 AM
Its on the right side of the engine, and that nut is 14mm.

damon85
12-11-2010, 10:15 PM
thanks will try that tomorow

MonroeMike
12-11-2010, 11:00 PM
From the manual.

Thorpe
12-11-2010, 11:00 PM
If its slipping, your probably going to be due for new clutch and springs...