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apache
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PostPosted: 15:07 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: kawasaki drifter 800 classic Reply with quote
to anybody out there HELP!!!!!!
Iv' got a major problem with the clutch, I've had the bike nearly 2 years and its had a brand new clutch last year, and now the clutch is slipping again can anybody give me some advice please. Cool
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Hex
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PostPosted: 15:09 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Try posting in the forum for questions ? Laughing

has the bike recently had an oil change?
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Ste
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PostPosted: 16:14 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sounds like the plates are worn out Razz

How many miles has it done? And did you check the metal plates as they could be worn as well.

A year? Some people aren't trying hard enough at the traffic lights Wink
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apache
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PostPosted: 16:36 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hex wrote:
Try posting in the forum for questions ? :lol:

has the bike recently had an oil change?



Yes the bike has had an oil change
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apache
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PostPosted: 16:38 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
Sounds like the plates are worn out :P

How many miles has it done? And did you check the metal plates as they could be worn as well.

A year? Some people aren't trying hard enough at the traffic lights ;)



Its done 22700km but like i said it had a new clutch last year
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MarJay
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PostPosted: 16:40 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Could it have had car oil put in it instead of bike oil? This can cause clutch slip - cars have dry clutches, bikes have wet clutches. Smile
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Phoenix
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PostPosted: 18:24 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
or did someone put fully synthetic oil in?
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Kickstart@Work
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PostPosted: 18:26 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

While car oil might provoke clutch slip it does not seem that much of a problem. My 1200 Bandit gets car oil with no clutch problems.

22000km = ~14000 miles so not much at all.

Is the clutch adjusted correctly, with an appropriate amount of free play? If there is too little free play then this will cause slip (which will wear the clutch more quickly).

Under what circumstances is it slipping? Has the bike been stood for a while? Who changed the plates last time?

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apache
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PostPosted: 21:11 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
MarJay wrote:
Could it have had car oil put in it instead of bike oil? This can cause clutch slip - cars have dry clutches, bikes have wet clutches. :)


To all concerned I've been riding bikes for nearly 40 years now and its the first time I've had a kawa usually I build bikes, but I've never bought a brand new bike and I wondered if any one else has had this problem with the drifter. as I've never had this problem with any other bike. I was told to use synth oil and the shop fitted the new clutch it has been ajusted correctly, so it might need new plates but I will fit them myself cos then I know they will be fitted properly plus it won't cost so bloody much, thanks for all your suggestions,catch you all soon ride free 8o) :karma: :D
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Phoenix
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PostPosted: 23:31 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
synthetic oil in a drifter? Neutral ...it's meant for things like RGV250s etc...
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Robby
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PostPosted: 23:34 - 06 Jan 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Could it just be weak springs? Has been known to happen. Also try it on mineral oil and see if it goes back to normal after 500 miles or so.
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