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As Frenchy and Renegade are saying, you got a clutch problem. Don't worry about the carbs because the clutch has to be solved first. If the clutch plates are a bit worn that should make them release easier not more difficultly unless you've got some warped ones in there. I wouldn't expect the clutch to spin free with the springs in, it should be solidly engaged and stay that way until the clutch cable linkage releases the spring pressure to disengage the clutch. Can you feel or hear the clutch operate at all when operating the lever with the engine shut off? If the clutch release bearing is being moved as it should about the only thing that's left might be warped plates or an error in assembly.
As Frenchy and Renegade are saying, you got a clutch problem. Don't worry about the carbs because the clutch has to be solved first. If the clutch plates are a bit worn that should make them release easier not more difficultly unless you've got some warped ones in there. I wouldn't expect the clutch to spin free with the springs in, it should be solidly engaged and stay that way until the clutch cable linkage releases the spring pressure to disengage the clutch. Can you feel or hear the clutch operate at all when operating the lever with the engine shut off? If the clutch release bearing is being moved as it should about the only thing that's left might be warped plates or an error in assembly.
