Clutch slipping 101
 

I have almost zero experience with clutches so this is all new to me. I rode a very whooped bike not too long ago with a slipping clutch so I know that my KLX's clutch is beginning to slip. My bike was low-mileage used when I bought it and I'm not a "ride-the-clutch" kind of guy so I'm a little surprised it's slipping now. Question is, what parts should I replace? I plan on keeping the bike for awhile so do I just buy a complete kit with new springs/plates/steels or can I just diagnose now what needs to be replaced and save the rest for later? Also are there upgrades to be considered or should I just go OEM?

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When I did my 351 kit, at the recommendations of others I threw in the EBC Dirt Racer Kit and Barnett springs.

I put the EBC Dirt Racer kit and Barnett springs in my 09 when I had it and the clutch was toast.

One thing to check, before replacing the clutch plates) is that there's proper free play in the clutch adjustment - if the clutch doesn't have (any) enough free play, it could be pulling the cable slightly and slightly disengaging the clutch, making it slip. I had this issue on my Husqvarna (hydraulic clutch) with the lever not having enough free play - under high RPM/load, it would slip. Once I adjusted the free play, it stopped slipping.

I recently installed the EBC full kit, after noticing my 351 equipped bike slipping.
(The stock plates & springs looked fine on inspection)
The EBC Springs are supposed to 20% stiffer. No issues after a recent DS ride. Going to Baja next week. Can give feedback after that.

Good point. Thanks.

Any idea who/what Outlaw Racing Products is?

Haven't heard of them before, myself, but it looks like they offer the same clutch kit direct from them for $75, so it's cheaper from Amazon. Outlaw Racing Clutch Kits

What engine oil are you using? Or did you just change to a new syn oil?

I usually get Motul 300V if I'm not mistaken. I think the last change was with Motul 3100 however... Problem???

These stopped my Big Bore clutch slip immediately & are still going strong after 15,000miles!

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