Clutch problem??

[AngryVN]

Yesterday in my VN i changed into 2nd gear, and all a sudden the clutch pedal stuck right out towards me, so its sittin out in front of the brake and accelerator pedals. I have to push my foot in really far too get the clutch in. It still changes gears but if i give it even 60% throttle the engine revs instead of getting the power to the wheels. Can anyone help me please?? i took it to some clutch places and told them, straight away they said it will cost $500 and the whole clutch will need replacing. does this sound right to anyone? i thought it may just be the clutch cable slipping/stretched?

[markovr]

Sounds like the clutch is slipping because something has broken or bent or worn on the pressure plate/flywheel/throwout bearing changing the takeup point...if it was a clutch cable or pedal problem the thing wouldnt free wheel especially if it is free to move when you put your foot on it.

[immortality]

possibly the spring in the pressure plate has failed, mine cracked throught right between 2 fingers for the release bearing. i had just enough drive left to get the car up the driveway at home (happend as i turned into my own street)