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400Rider022
11-02-2008, 02:40 PM
guys i need your help this is driving me nuts...my clutch was slipping real bad..pulled case everything seemed normal...it seems like theres too much play in my cable but i have everything adjusted right...we finally decided to replace the clutch...replaced the clutch and everything seeemed good...warmed it up started to ride and as soon as it got hot the clutch started slippping again i cant figure this out and its driving me nuts:mad:
wizzade
11-02-2008, 03:39 PM
what kind of oil are you running?
Darebee
11-03-2008, 02:37 PM
My 1st thought is the oil as well.
A cable that is too lose will not cause the clutch to slip, a cable that is too tight will though.
400Rider022
11-03-2008, 07:14 PM
yea the cable def. isnt too tight...so im guessing its the oil..im running stock honda oil..i dont kno the numbers off hand but when i go to the dealer they give me the same kind every time
NacsMXer
11-03-2008, 08:03 PM
If you are using Honda oil then the oil is probably not the problem.

When you replaced the clutch did you replace the springs as well? You should try putting some heavy duty clutch springs in it, the stockers could be worn out if you didn't replace them.
dunatic
11-03-2008, 10:55 PM
replace the fibers with 1993 CBR900RR fibers, scratch the steels across some 80-200 grit sand paper to take the machine glazing off and install some barnett springs. Youll be fine.
400Rider022
11-04-2008, 05:29 AM
i already installed a new clutch with new heavy duty springs..what else could it possibly be?
dunatic
11-04-2008, 05:48 AM
what kinda fibers ?
what kinda spring ?
did you shim up the springs to near coil bind when fully opened ?
did you burnish the steels as I mentioned ?

you could also install an extra steel if you have room to shim up the springs for more clamping force
rideracelivemx7
11-04-2008, 03:50 PM
hmm, mabe its time for a new clutch basket and or pressure plate. im pretty sure thats all it could be to solve a slipping clutch when the plates have already been replaced.
400Rider022
11-05-2008, 04:49 AM
it is a tusk clutch kit with heavy duty springs...how can i tell if i need a new clutch basket or pressure plate?
dunatic
11-05-2008, 08:06 PM
what are the thicknesses of the clutch plates ? at least for Honda, there is no substitute for factory plates. even the top drag racers run OEM plates.

even .001" per plate can and will make a difference in the pressure.