Need help bike issues

[waylon85]

i have a yamaha xs360 bobber and took it for a 80 mile ride two days ago and this morning i went out to start the bike and it was like the motor was locked up but when i push the kicker over with my hand slow the motor does turn over can someone please help me out befour any of this it would start great and run no problems but never rode it on the highway at constant speeds

 

[carnivorous chicken]

First step: punctuation.

Second step: remove the repost of the identical question.

When you tried to start it, why did you think it was locked up? Especially since you could move the kicker.

 

[waylon85]

I do not know anything at all about bikes. When I kick it slow and soft the motor turns over. When I give it a good kick it feels like the kicker is slipping.

 

[plagrone]

Worn kick starter gear?

However, your second description of trying to start it conflicts with your second.

 

[Sonreir]

Clutch might be on the way out.

If you don't know much about bikes, I'd take it to a mechanic. Engine problems aren't very forgiving for newbies.

 

[waylon85]

just to let everyone know it was my clutch i bought new friction plates and steel plates and it runs now thanks for the help