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clutch problems

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Hello, I have an 81 750 and am having some clutch issues. when the bike is not fully warmed up and I put it in gear it gives a clunk and i can feel the bike wanting to move forward slightly as if the clutch is not fully disengaged. once I'm on the road and moving, I will get some clutch slippage under mild-hard acceleration. ounce the bike is fully warm the clutch disengages fine at stop lights and the slippage goes away for the most part. Its slips just a tiny bit at high rpm's. When I say not fully warmed up I mean I can feel the engine is warm to the touch but not full temp, I usually give it about 2 minutes to warm up before I have to go. bad clutch/week springs?
 
Sounds like it's worth trying new springs. That's an easy and cheap job I would give it a go and see what happens.

Maybe change the oil as well if it's been a while.
 
Yup sounds right you me,u know what oil is in it?Most use rotella,i love it no problems yet with the clutch.New springs in order to for me,i am tired of heavy duty ones.Hurts the worn out hands.
 
thanks for the help, ill try replacing the springs. alot cheaper than a clutch set. I run valvoline 4-stroke 20-50, thats the only thing they carry at the napa where i live and i changed it about 1k ago. the guy i bought the bike from left oil in t for a full year though, just sittin in his garage. i drove it home on that. hope that didnt do any harm. ive only had the bike for 1k miles (its at 18,500), but i love it! thanks again
 
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Probably don't need to tell you, but...Make sure you give the plates and clutch basket a good inspection while you have that open. May save you from having to tear it apart again, asol if you have not taken the cover off before make sure the teeth on the pull rod that sits in the center of clutch basket cover? has a good alinghment with clutch rod? that runs through clutch cover before you fill it with oil. It takes a bit of twisting to get them to fit together right. No need for you to make my mistake. And have to drain oil again to align correctly.
The words with the ? after them. Not sure of the technical terms.
 
awesome info!! much appreciate the input, and will be putting it all to good use. Ive done most of the things on that list already, the bike is super clean for its age. the previous owner did an amazing job at keeping it in good running order. I just personally adjusted the valves 500 miles ago, idles really smooth. only thing wrong is the clutch. I will definitely inspect the plates when I remove the basket and much appreciate the specific info on the clutch disengage rod. Thanks guys.
 
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