'Fixing' a slipping clutch without replacing it

[D O G]

Clutch is slipping in the Fizzer, only when under hard load, and generally uphill. Other than then it's fine, so I reckon it is just starting to be on its way out.

I have heard that it is possible to 'fix' the clutch by dissassembly, then rubbing the plates with fine emery paper, and swapping their order in the basket.

Is this complete bollocks?

Thanks!

[Jamie S]

It could work, but for the sake of like £40 for cheap plates whats the point ?

[----]

Not sure if you can,but it seems like false economy though innit?

If your going to strip it all down and probably have to change gaskets would it not make more sense to fit new clutch plates while your on?
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[D O G]

Well I guess because it's a bit of a PITA to get to a place to get the clutch stuff and that, thought it would be an easy way round it. They don't seem to do the internet sales thing over here very well. I have to go to a shop, which will only be open until 12 on a Saturday, so meh, I thought I'd be cheap!

[Itchy]

He is an accountant type ..... eventually they all become like that...

I'm fighting an epic battle not to become like that , and I'm apparently losing....
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[chris-red]

If your taking it apart you might as well do the clutch, as has been said you will have to get the gaskets anyway and the plates shouldn't be more than £50 chucked some new springs in while your at it they will be under a tenner, if it is too stiff with new springs put half the old ones back in.
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[LanaTheGreat]

The clutch is not necessarily on its way out, but only needs adjustment. Might be worth looking into it.

[cestrian]

What oil is in the bike?

[D O G]

[Kickstart]

Hi

There is an adjuster on the sprocket cover. Slacken the adjuster off at the lever and pull off the rubber cap over the sprocket cover adjuster. From memory you need a 10mm or 12mm box spanner and a screw driver. Slacken off the lock nut with the box spanner, slacken off the screw with the screw driver, then tighten the screw until it just makes contact and then back it off again slightly. Holding the screw steady then tighten up the lock nut.

Oil can have odd effects, but I have used car oil in my FZR without problems (that is what is in there now). I did have a similar problem to you when I first bought it and that was caused by worn plates.

All the best

Keith
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[cestrian]

Probably worn plates but the extra-slippy additives in car oil can make a bike clutch slip, PTFE is even worse.