BAD CLUTCH
Sounds like the clutch is slipping and needs to be replaced - if cable was stretched clutch would not disengage and vehicle would creep in 1st gear and shifting would be difficult
The '96 200sx has no fluid for the clutch. This car has a cable operated clutch that needs to be adjusted. If the cable breaks the clutch will not disengage. If the clutch is getting tight it will need lubed. If lubing the cable doesn't work a new cable is needed.
It sounds like it is the clutch cable. I have a 94 Nissan Sentra and the clutch cable just broke. I have replaced one on an older Nissan, but it is still difficult for me to do on the 94. It is really hard to get the broken cable out.
If it is a hydraulic clutch check oil in your reservoir you may haft to bleed system or rebuild or replace slave cylinder. If it's a cable clutch check cable for brakes in the cable it may just need adjustments. Hope this helps
Do you mean that when you pull in the clutch it won't disengage? The Intruder has a hydraulic clutch. It's usually because you need to bleed the air out of your clutch system or that your hydraulic fluid (DOT 4 brake fluid) is very dirty. You do this the same way you would bleed the brakes. George in Seattle
Hard shifting is caused by improper clutch cable adjustment or worn clutch plates. To adjust the clutch cable, loosen the locking nut at the hand grip and turn the adjustment screw outward, away from the end of the handle grip. Tighten the locknut, take the bike for a spin. It will either shift easier or the clutch will slip,(higher revving of the engine without going any faster0. If the clutch slips, back the adjusting screw to a closer position to the end of the handlegrip. If it is hard shifting again, probably the clutch is worn and needs replacing.
If it has stretched to the point where you can't disengage the clutch any more that would be a good sign, also if it breaks of course.
cable clutch
The 1986 Honda Prelude does not have a clutch cable. The 1986 Prelude has a hydraulic clutch instead of the clutch cable.
Clutch cable.
Well cable could be froze up. Replace the clutch cable. If cable is working adjust cable. If the clutch cable is adjusted then it's time for a new clutch
The quickest way is to adjust the clutch is at the clutch lever. You will notice where the clutch cable enters the top of the clutch lever. There are adjusting nuts there and two of them are longer and have a slit in the side. You loosen all nuts and align the two with the slit so that they form a straight line. Now you tighten the main adjusting nut until you can feel and see that as soon as you pull the clutch lever the wire inside the cable moves and the clutch begins to disengage. At this point you tighten the adjustment nut and disalign the two nuts with the slit. Fasten well. Drive the motorcycle around the block to see how the clutch works, then re-adjust if necessary. It is important that there is no marked dead play or slack in the clutch cable.