What else feels like clutch slip??

[Anonymous]

The last time I replaced a clutch (this summer) I had a similar problem. After I put it all back together following all torque specs, I hopped on the bike and went for a ride only to have the clutch slip exactly like the old one, which was visibly worn out. I started thinking what you're thinking... what else could it be??? Well I tore it all back down the next day only to find that the threads on one of the pressure plate bolts was galled up, giving me a false torque reading and keeping the clutch springs from doing their job. I cleaned up the threads and put it all back together and voila, new clutch grip.

This may or may not be your problem but it's worth a look.

I firmly believe in using motorcycle oil in motorcycles, some people have had good luck with car oils getting along with their clutch plates but I've personally seen clutch slip fixed just by switching to motorcycle oil from car oil. I don't think it's your problem now because your clutch is brand new but it will be cheap insurance down the road if you're going to keep the bike.

[jimcor]

springs are brand new, and I am not going to motorcycle oil as I don't think that will solve anything. I feel it really has to be another issue at this point but it is causing the clutch to slip on me or at least gives all the common symptoms of clutch slippage.

You're sure you not riding one of the hairiest 750's around and spinning that back wheel, right? 8O

[Anonymous]

Man I wish that was the issue!! I replaced the bolts on the pressure plate as per a suggestion on here when I first tore into the clutch. They were a bitch to get in , which is why I question if it would even be possible to add a plate if I needed to. Funny you spend $1000 dollars on a bike and put another $800 into it and still it needs more. It's like I married another wife and this one lives in my garage (my last bastion of hope).