|
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 25
Illinois | I have 40k miles and my clutch have no resistance when applied. I did notice earlier in the day that it was slipping when I was in the 3500rpm and higher. Is it possible that the factory clutch can't handle all the torque from all the mods?(cams, intake, ecu, adjustable air intake, IAC, etc) |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 390
| I know they put a different clutch on the big bore kits. I know several with the same mods. but not the mileage you have and they have no slip as of yet. This is going to be a stupid question ..are you running semi-synthetic oil? Some people have noted slippage when running full synthetic oil. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 8144
New Bohemia, VA | bakfixr, I can't find if you bought the bike new or used, I know you had it shipped from a dealer in Florida. Riding habits with the upgrades can cause early clutch failure, but if you ride "normal" it is not likely that it would give out so soon. Barring that, have you used additives? While I can attest to the use of full-synthetic oil can cause slippage, you are talking failure, so I don't think that would be true in this case. Given bad driving habits (riding/slipping the clutch, city driving) with the upgrades, 40,000 miles is right on target IMHO. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| Lets make it simple to begging with.
Check fluid level. How old is it after 4 or 5 years it needs changing.
Pull clutch lever clean and re lube
Now down on clutch arm lube pivot and brass barrel.
What does lever feel like now take it for a ride. |
|
| |
|
Puddle Jumper
Posts: 25
Illinois | Took the bike in for service, they bled the clutch and problem solved... |
|
| |
|
Tourer
Posts: 499
Chattanooga, TN | That will do it. Clutch fluid should be changed/flushed every year or so and you'll notice a difference when you do. BTW, update your profile signature with engine mods etc and people will know more about your bike when you would like assistance. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA | when i had my 2008 vision in less than 2 years my clutch fluid looked like black paint. i didnt have a problem but i flushed it anyways. actually pretty easy.. |
|
| |
|
Visionary
Posts: 4278
| O Riley auto parts sells a test kit for brake fluid it $3.95
They say break fluid is good for 4 to 5 years. It you take a little amount and dump it into a jar of a little new fluid you can see the difference |
|
| |
Clutch issues
