03 EC200 clutch stuck after long sit

[lankydoug]

I've been riding my new Husky trying to break it in and get the jetting perfect so I had been letting my Gasser sit in the lonely corner of my garage for about 2 months. I have been getting the 200 set up for my son and only lack a FFW and a new tire but no hurry because he had been too busy with basketball to ride. However yesterday he wanted to start it so his friends could hear it run. I put a new plug in it and immediately noticed that the clutch would not release. The lever had the same positive feel but it was as if the friction and steel plates were stuck together. We tried to bump start it with the lever pulled in to break loose the clutch and it would slide the tire or turn the engine over but would not break the clutch loose. I put it in neutral and got it running then put it in gear (with a clunk) and took off down the street and it freed up. It has always been a little grabby when not warmed up but the trans oil always looks and smells good when I change it. I'm thinking when I look into it I will probably find a notched basket and maybe some worn or warped plates. If anyone has any experience with this problem or can think of something else to look for let me know and I'll be on the lookout when I tear it down.