Clutch (again, sorry)

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andybev · #1 Post by **andybev** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:46 am

My clutch has been slipping at high loads/rpm pretty much since I bought it but it was most noticable on the track this week (predictably). When I bought the bike the dealer put some new oil in of unknown spec.

I intend to change the oil to something known not to cause clutch probs (Rock semi-synth 15-50w maybe)and pull the clutch plates to rough up the steels a bit as mentioned in previous posts.

Is it a straight-forward job to get the plates out? Do I need any special kit or knowledge?

Thanks
Andy

Falcopops · #2 Post by **Falcopops** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:03 pm

What year/colour scheme?

Usually a good indication of the fully/semi clutch slip issue that can affect earlier models.

I'd be tempted just to change the oil to a good semi synth 1st and see if that fixes it before buggering about with the plates.

andybev · #3 Post by **andybev** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:31 am

Its a black one of 2000 vintage.

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 12:13 pm

semi synth then - i use the putoline 15-50

Olig7475 · #5 Post by **Olig7475** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:46 pm

I had the same problems a couple of weeks back with mine (black 2001) I'd put 15-50 semi in but the bike didn't like the oil 'Hi Rev' it was called, so I drained it all out put a new filter in, cleaned the clutch plates up and put in Rock Oil's Sigma Guardian 15-50 semi....it's been running sweet as a nut ever since.

Oli

andybev · #6 Post by **andybev** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:51 pm

Just to say - Yes! Just done the same job with the same oil - no more slip. This is a very useful forum. Cheers.