What´s the average life time I should expect from the clutch? Thanks.

 

No such statistic available. People's riding styles vary too much.

 

Exactly. The guy before me replaced the clutch after a few thousand miles. I've installed a bore kit, pumper carb, pipe, etc., and I have the same clutch after many, many more thousands of miles since with no indication of slippage. I probably ride in harder places and conditions than that previous owner rode in, but I don't have to abuse the clutch with the way I ride. There are huge variables in the way people ride and treat their bikes.

 

Hmmm...ok. Asking because today I've noticed the clutch slipping a little. Still need to inspect the cable, thou. My bike has almost 48,000km, in 2 years. I wheelie a lot, too. But I don't think that puts much strain on things. At least it doesn't feel like it does.

I'll inspect the cable and lube it. The past couple of months I rode a lot under rain conditions. If it's not that, any other thing I should look at before I decide I need a new clutch? Thanks.

 

Adjust the lever freeplay. It needs to be fully engaged to prevent slipping.

 

I had just installed the 351 kit. Clutch slipped bad at anything above 6000 rpm. Just installed barnnett springs and it fixed the problem.

 

Got a link for those springs? I don't have a 351, but I don't have a stock bike either. I am thinking the stronger springs will help with the wheelies, too, right?

Yup, I also gotta check the freeplay.

 

These barnett HD springs are available on ebay by 3 or 4 reliable sellers.



They stopped my slight slipping problem after I fitted my big bore kit....20 bucks well spent.

Beware of cheap oil which contain "friction modifiers", these can cause clutch slip on wet clutches.

 

+1^ on the suggestions. Malves, have you pulled the basket for a closer look?

 

Thanks, Joel. Nah, it's not the oil. I've been using Motul 3000 since the first change.

No, I haven't opened anything, yet. I´ll inspect, lube the cable, adjust the free play and go out for a quick ride in the afternoon. See if I notice any slippage. If I do, then time to open up.