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Old 11-03-2008, 12:11 PM
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Default So i did a burn out and now im clutch is acting up

yeah, so i did my first burn out the other day. didnt do it too long. everything went well i guess. but now i have to release my clutch a bit longer before it engages.

did i burn the clutch out, or is it something i can tweak and get it to engage when i get off the lever a bit?

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Old 11-03-2008, 12:44 PM
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Default RE: So i did a burn out and now im clutch is acting up

you could try adjusting the clutch cable and see if that help.
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 01:32 PM
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Default RE: So i did a burn out and now im clutch is acting up

alright i'll try that. if im sitting on the bike, do i turn the dial towards me or away from me?

(this is my first bike and im still learning)
 
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Old 11-03-2008, 02:31 PM
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well in that case im not gonna tell ya and just let ya figure it out on your own ! lol jk but when you do turn it you will see the clutch lever moving so that is your 1st hint

in all honesty i dont remember which way you adjust it lol
 
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Old 11-04-2008, 12:19 AM
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Default RE: So i did a burn out and now im clutch is acting up

well i didnt even has a chance to mess with the cable, and i was out riding today, and was going to pass a car, and i felt my clutch slipping. i guess im just going to have to have it replaced.

is there anything else that i should have them do while i have them replacing my clutch?
 
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Old 11-04-2008, 12:30 AM
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Default RE: So i did a burn out and now im clutch is acting up

May want an oil change too. If you burnt it up or if it broke you could have some nasty little bits floating around in your oil now.
 
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how would any of my clutch parts get in my oil?
 
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Default RE: So i did a burn out and now im clutch is acting up

sorry to hear bro, could you smell cluth when you were doing the burnout?
 
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nope, i didnt smell the clutch burn
 
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Old 11-04-2008, 10:11 AM
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Default RE: So i did a burn out and now im clutch is acting up

We have whats called a wet clutch. The motor oil on your bike flows right into the clutch basket, and has a nice big opening below it that goes right into the oil pan. Thats why its very important to use the proper oil in the bike as well, some oils like car oil has additives that can actually ruin your clutch.
 


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