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Hey R6-Forum readers. I am having a heck of a time figuring out a bit of a problem I am having.
At the last track day of last year, I noticed that my clutch might be slipping. I was able to continue the day alright, but figured I would take a look at it later. Well, the following weekend when I took it out, sure enough, I noticed (what I assumed) was slipping. I went ahead and replaced the clutch.
Now, when I inspected the old clutch, nothing looked too beat up. The stack height was in spec and I didn't notice any warpage or discoloration. I decided to replace it anyway since I had the parts and I had the case off. I opted for the two thicker plates and it measured on the high end (maybe just over) of spec with my caliper. The ones I was replacing were closer to the bottom end of spec.
Well, today I got out and for the first 30-45 minutes of a ride I noticed nothing, but then I had (what I assume) is slipping. The first time it happened I let off pretty quick. The second time I was staying on a bit more to see what happened.
The Video is on YouTube. Both runs should be 4th gear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3C8aZAfuI4
Also, I took some photos of the clutch adjustment as it is. I have heard that the R6 clutch likes to be loose. Maybe I just don't know what that means? I rode the bike for 2k miles with it adjusted like it is here (or darn close) and only starting at the end of last year did I ever notice this slipping. That being said, my skills have also improved so that could have something to do with it.
Photos are here: http://imgur.com/a/WJEHZ
These were taken about 20-30 minutes after finishing the ride. Maybe as the engine gets hot I am falling out of adjustment?
So R6ers, what say you? Is my clutch set too tight or is something else wrong? Could I just be spinning the rear (seems unlikely)? I am pretty much out of thoughts and am hoping others can help weigh in.
At the last track day of last year, I noticed that my clutch might be slipping. I was able to continue the day alright, but figured I would take a look at it later. Well, the following weekend when I took it out, sure enough, I noticed (what I assumed) was slipping. I went ahead and replaced the clutch.
Now, when I inspected the old clutch, nothing looked too beat up. The stack height was in spec and I didn't notice any warpage or discoloration. I decided to replace it anyway since I had the parts and I had the case off. I opted for the two thicker plates and it measured on the high end (maybe just over) of spec with my caliper. The ones I was replacing were closer to the bottom end of spec.
Well, today I got out and for the first 30-45 minutes of a ride I noticed nothing, but then I had (what I assume) is slipping. The first time it happened I let off pretty quick. The second time I was staying on a bit more to see what happened.
The Video is on YouTube. Both runs should be 4th gear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3C8aZAfuI4
Also, I took some photos of the clutch adjustment as it is. I have heard that the R6 clutch likes to be loose. Maybe I just don't know what that means? I rode the bike for 2k miles with it adjusted like it is here (or darn close) and only starting at the end of last year did I ever notice this slipping. That being said, my skills have also improved so that could have something to do with it.
Photos are here: http://imgur.com/a/WJEHZ
These were taken about 20-30 minutes after finishing the ride. Maybe as the engine gets hot I am falling out of adjustment?
So R6ers, what say you? Is my clutch set too tight or is something else wrong? Could I just be spinning the rear (seems unlikely)? I am pretty much out of thoughts and am hoping others can help weigh in.