I have 2003 Blast. Everything is stock. I recently purchased it from a friend to learn on. It has been at least 3 peoples learning bike.

I was riding and everything seemed fine, but after a few minute it feel like the clutch is always engaged 75% of the time. I am able to go up to 10mph, but thats it. At a stop, motor running, i can squeeze the clutch and the motor wont die. Also, with the motor off in first, i cant roll it, squeeze the clutch and i can roll it. I am thinking it might be the throwout bearing, but wanted feed back before i tore the transmission apart.

Also, probably unrelated, but i do have a minor oil leak coming from what i believe is the head gasket area. (All my engine knowledge is on cars, owned the bike less than a month)

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.