I dno if my oil is semi synth or normal stuff as yours has. But my clutch isn't slipping at all it's just not disengaging properly. And it really is only when its warm.
I'm thinking I will get some type of spacer in at the cable housing by the lever to effectively lengthen the pull of the lever. I have tried this a little and it does fully disengage the clutch, and also heightens the bite point, (not that that is a real bonus)
Is this going to damage anything??
Clutch problems
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Re: Clutch problems
there sounds like a problem somewhere in there, so a spacer might just mask the problem for another 2000 miles and then you might end up with a serious problem.
if its happening more when it gets hot, then it might be something to do with the steels or basket (metal expanding in heat and all that).
get the clutch out and have a look at it all again, mix the plates and steels into different positions (see if it's worse or better...or maybe indifferent), make sure the basket nut is tight, the bearing is in place, the last plate is in the correct slot and the springs are torqued up.
if its happening more when it gets hot, then it might be something to do with the steels or basket (metal expanding in heat and all that).
get the clutch out and have a look at it all again, mix the plates and steels into different positions (see if it's worse or better...or maybe indifferent), make sure the basket nut is tight, the bearing is in place, the last plate is in the correct slot and the springs are torqued up.
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Re: Clutch problems
I have to drain the oil to do all this rite? I mite have to mask the problem for a while coz i can't really afford several bottles of castrol stuff lol. Skint student nd all that
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Re: Clutch problems
Do what i did to lewis' bike
Old tyre on the floor, lay it on its left hand side and do what you need to do. Keeps the oil where it needs to be and you dont loose a drop.
Old tyre on the floor, lay it on its left hand side and do what you need to do. Keeps the oil where it needs to be and you dont loose a drop.
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Re: Clutch problems
Hi,
When I changed my clutch plates, I parked the bike with the side stand facing towards the bottom a steep slope. My garage has a slight ramp into it so that was perfect. Whipped the side off and saw the oil just sitting there miles away from spilling out.
Regards
Rich
When I changed my clutch plates, I parked the bike with the side stand facing towards the bottom a steep slope. My garage has a slight ramp into it so that was perfect. Whipped the side off and saw the oil just sitting there miles away from spilling out.
Regards
Rich
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Re: Clutch problems
Ha great idea rob but i can see it going horribly wrong!! lol
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Re: Clutch problems
What about draining it and re-using the same oil?? Or is that a no-no
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Re: Clutch problems
Long as the caontainer it goes into is clean and doesnt get contaminated then yeah that should be fine. Might wanna get a new sump washer tho just in case!
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Re: Clutch problems
i think maybe the basket has got notches worn into it, if its not to bad you may be able to get away with it by filing the notches out