Subject: RE: Clutch Issues
Author: Greg Bender
Date: Jul 29, 2005, 10:52 AM
Post ID: 1719225765
Hi Kevin,
If all of your adjustments are right and your cable and linkages are in
good shape, then it sounds to me like your clutch plates are simply
worn. Perhaps they expand a bit as they heat up and make up for the lost
thickness a bit.
MY OPINION - you will probably be just fine on your trip as long as you
don't head down to the local burn-out pit. :> Just take it easy and
it'll get you there and back.
Kevin Lawhorn wrote:
Hey Guys, I am leaving on a 300 mile round trip next weekend and my 69 V7's clutch is doing some strange things. Around town everything works fine. But if I get out on the highway and wind her up, the clutch plates seem to start slipping a bit. Especially if I get directly on the highway. Then as the bike warms up, it goes away. I've never really noticed this before. I have all the adjustments set right on the outside. Just wondering if this is something to be concerned about. A clutch replacement is not in the cards at the moment. Is there something that I am overlooking? I really cant miss this trip. Kevin Lawhorn 1969 Moto Guzzi V7 1965 Honda CB160 1971 Honda CB750 1976 Suzuki GT500 http://www.chivinmoto.com Chicago Vintage Motorcyclists |
Regards,
Greg Bender
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