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Clutch slipping

Posted: 07:55 pm May 15 2018
by Fxr84
Clutch slipping when bike gets on the pipe, have new cable running kawasaki 10-40 oil, thought was the cable when replaced having same issue as soon as gets on high end clutch slips, not getting all of the top end

Re: Clutch slipping

Posted: 08:14 pm May 15 2018
by KDXGarage
Clutch springs OEM or aftermarket?
Old or new?
Tension OK on springs?

Re: Clutch slipping

Posted: 08:40 pm May 15 2018
by jjavaman
You could try ATF type F. Maybe try sanding the fibre plates?

Re: Clutch slipping

Posted: 08:54 pm May 15 2018
by Fxr84
All Oem all within spec, basket isn’t grove, strange that is ok low but when pwr come on it doesn’t want to get all the motor is laying out

Re: Clutch slipping

Posted: 10:04 pm May 15 2018
by KDXGarage
Just for fun... :razz:

WHICH KDX are we talking about??

Clutch slipping

Posted: 02:23 am May 16 2018
by SS109
Do you have the proper free play at the clutch lever?

Re: Clutch slipping

Posted: 04:15 am May 16 2018
by Fxr84
220 and the free play is good

Clutch slipping

Posted: 05:59 am May 16 2018
by SS109
What did the frictions and steels measure out at? How about the spring measurement?

Re: Clutch slipping

Posted: 08:31 pm May 16 2018
by Fxr84
Spring 36, fric 2.1

Clutch slipping

Posted: 05:00 am May 17 2018
by SS109
So, your clutch isn't within spec.

Spring free length = 38.7mm - service limit = 37.2mm. Yours are 1.2mm under minimum spec - Replace the clutch springs.
Frictions thickness = 2.92 to 3.08mm - service limit = 2.73mm. Yours are .63mm under minimum spec. - Replace frictions

That explains why it won't handle the power. Also, with the info you provided, I would bet the steels are under spec and need replacing as well. Easy job.

Re: Clutch slipping

Posted: 05:18 am May 17 2018
by Fxr84
Thanks for reply, I’m ordering new clutch pack many have noted going back to oem for clutch pack, next question I know this has been gone over million times, I use recommend oil in case should I stick with it or is there a better oil to run, ie rotella, I never ran it in any of my bikes ,all trail riding.

Clutch slipping

Posted: 07:04 am May 17 2018
by SS109
Oil is totally subjective. I personally run ATF in all my bikes and love how it's improves shifting feel. My best friend loves Rotella and it has served him well. The only thing everyone agrees on is never use a standard automotive oil in your bike as they have friction reducers that can actually cause your clutch to slip. So, good luck making a choice. :mrgreen:

Re: Clutch slipping

Posted: 01:44 pm May 17 2018
by KDXGarage
Do you own the OEM service manual or subscribe to the Cyclepedia manual?

Clutch slipping

Posted: 11:52 am May 18 2018
by jjavaman
+1 on the ATF type F. Inexpensive and works great. I also put the full litre in it, seems to quite down the rattling :)