Will try the running the engine trick to see if I can get it to release

“Will try the running the engine trick to see if I can get it to release”

Let me clarify.  If you start the engine like I suggested, make sure you are sitting on the bike when you roll it forward and click it into gear because at that moment you will be going for a ride.

So don’t do this inside your garage! 

Well, l tried the starting the bike, rolling down hill and putting it in gear, changing from 1st to 2nd, playing with the clutch a lot, still won't disengage. It's time to drain the tranny oil and take the clutch cover off.
 

Wow. They must be really stuck. Hopefully you can get your side cover screws to come loose for removal. You may need an impact tool. The type you smack with a hammer. Then maybe tie your clutch lever against the grip and then simply separate the stuck plates with small screw drivers at each open slot of the clutch basket. I’ve never done it but it seems worth a try. Maybe the experts will suggest other methods. I’m just trying to keep you from having to take the clutch assembly apart.

 

After sitting for over 30 years my CT-1 plates were stuck. I didn't know any better and decided to sit on the bike, start it up in neutral, then with my hand on the front brake I revved it a bit with the clutch lever in, and jammed it into first. It broke the clutch plates free, and I was actually was able to ride around for a while, but they slipped.

Then I took the clutch apart and put cheap aftermarket plates in, but they never really grabbed well. Not long ago I finally bought OEM plates, and I would HIGHLY recommend doing that. Do not mess with aftermarket plates. I can't even make it slip now. I got lucky and got them when they were on sale for only $11 each from Partzilla. Also make sure to clean and scuff up the metal discs. I think I used 320 grit sandpaper on a sanding block, in a circular motion, and use JIS number 3 Phillips bit on the clutch spring screws. Standard number 3 may work with a impact driver, and I did it, but your risk stripping them.

I tried that a few times, the clutch just won't disengage. Also, when I got the bike, the transmission was almost dry. I imagine they're kinda glued together. I was able to loosen all the bolts easily 'll be taking it off today to see if I can get them

Hopefully your friction plates will work after being separated and cleaning up the metals, but it looks like Barnett has some for $20 each.

www.partsgiant.com/p325009-barnett-arami...ggvEALw_wcB#v=115667

Got the cover off! Boy, it looks like someone was seriously chewing on the large Phillips screws that hold the basket together. Amazing how some people don't use proper tools when working on this stuff. Ok, here is a very short video that I published. It's the clutch basket moving a little while I press the clutch:  Got the cover off! Boy, it looks like someone was seriously chewing on the large Phillips screws that hold the basket together. Amazing how some people don't use proper tools when working on this stuff. Ok, here is a very short video that I published. It's the clutch basket moving a little while I press the clutch:   Sorry, the video won't show up!

Let's see if the video will show up this

You need about a dozen posts before you can post pics etc. Looking forward to the resolution, sounds like someone's been in there before.