 Clutch Slipping?
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I was out for a ride today and noticed that my clutch might be slipping. I was in 3rd gear and gave the throttle a good twist. The engine rev'd but only had moderate acceleration. Is this normal? Any suggestions on a fix? New springs or new clutch? 
05 BA, Goodwood Green, Chevy605 pipes , ai removed, Freak kit, K&N pods, 145 main/42 pilot / 3 turns out, bags and screen
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3/4 Throttle
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Yep that is you clutch slipping. I had the same thing right after I put cams in the bike, I put new springs in and it is all good,
Now for you, did this just start?...did you do any changes?...for a start try adjusting the clutch cable
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Loquacious
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Just curious, how much free play is there at the clutch lever (cable adjustment) before the actuator arm starts to move?
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It seems like it just started happening. I have not noticed it before and no mods lately. I did put ISO grips on and a freak kit but have not moved the clutch cables. I will check the free play in the lever as well as adjustments to the cable. The clutch is OEM and I have about 27K miles on it.
05 BA, Goodwood Green, Chevy605 pipes , ai removed, Freak kit, K&N pods, 145 main/42 pilot / 3 turns out, bags and screen
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just a thought, check your cable where up by the lever. Over time the cable starts coming apart. Check the clutch cable life post
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Time for Barnett springs.
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Thanks all. I will check the cable and then to Barnett. 
05 BA, Goodwood Green, Chevy605 pipes , ai removed, Freak kit, K&N pods, 145 main/42 pilot / 3 turns out, bags and screen
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I if you do the springs your self... search for the clutch spring thread there is a step by step with pictures. I did it my self but failed...putting the springs in is easy, but I had the starter gear drop on me and didn't know what to do next..so took it to the shop..they charged me $120 to fix it. What they told me was about 50% of the time the gear drops...
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Check Pants
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Hang your bike from a hoist, instead of on a stand, put 2 inches of wood blocking under each tire (Fr.&Rr.) and lay your bike over to the right side by lowering the hoist. You only drip out roughly a 1/4 cup of oil with a full engine at the most, the wavy washer and the gasket stay in place better and the whole job is way easier, IMO. Saw this on R A T a long time ago, used this trick twice, now, I wouldn't want to do it any other way.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Should be Riding
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Ryk, What's the purpose of placing blocks of wood under each tire?
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Second Wind
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I think so when you lean it over you don't lay the pipes on the ground.....maybe.?
I have no faith in human perfectability. I think that human exertion will have no appreciable effect upon humanity. Man is now only more active - not more happy - nor more wise, than he was 6000 years ago.
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Should be Riding
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I see it now. Not only for the pipe clearance from the floor but also maybe for the peg and other unforeseen items?
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Quote:
Ryk, What's the purpose of placing blocks of wood under each tire?
The blocks are needed for clearance, the R A T post didn't mention that, perhaps 'cause the example was on a standard Bonnie. I added a 1x1 fence on top of the blocks, so they can't slip/slide out as well. I forgot to mention that letting the bike rest, layed over for a period will help more engine oil migrate to the right side and oil loss is even less.
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