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[Brake Pad]

Yesterday, while riding down the interstate, I started to pass a car, I hit the throttle, the engine roared, but nothing happend, for a few seconds.

I didn't shift, just, came on the the thottle.

 

 

any ideas, whats doing on?

[Kregerdoodle]

sounds like clutch slipping

[Brake Pad]

how about, needing to change the fluid?

 

its the first time it happened.

[RedRider]

Yup, clutch. Certainly not unknown. It is also not generally covered under warranty (wear item). However, it is really easy to deal with yourself.

 

Might be a good time to upgrade to a Barnett or PWC clutch kit. Not too expensive, fairly easy to do, and will eliminate a weak link in an otherwise strong chain.

 

RR

[Tom]

If suspect is clutch it is probably only the clutch spring..They are weak and it solves the problem 99.9% of the time..Lot of write ups on it thruout the forum

[Sling]

I had the same situation as you described PCW racing clutch kit is the answer

Contact John and tell him what you've got he'll set you right up. Any questions

when you get the kit just call him again. He will keep you going in the right direction.

PCW Racing - John Ganey

 

108 - 112 Henry St. Schenectady NY 12304

 

518 - 346 - 7203

 

[RandyR]

I suppose the easy 1st thing to check is the clutch lever itself. make sure its lubed right, and that you don't have big tassles attached to it flying in the wind. There have been a couple members who suspected the worst - new clutch needed - when just making sure the lever was fully disengaged/closed was all they did to fix it.

[Eddie Fulmer]

Back in my "younger" years I had a Yamaha 80cc bike. The clutch started slipping so I took the clutch cover off and pulled the springs. Then I found me some washers that just fit underneath them so as to "tighten" them up. Worked great!! I was back in business. I think I was around 14 at the time and I didn't have any money for new plates and springs.

[hig4s]

Back in my "younger" years I had a Yamaha 80cc bike. The clutch started slipping so I took the clutch cover off and pulled the springs. Then I found me some washers that just fit underneath them so as to "tighten" them up. Worked great!! I was back in business. I think I was around 14 at the time and I didn't have any money for new plates and springs.

 

 

Different set up on the RSV, it doesn't use coil springs in the clutch.

[bmxndad]

Have you been talking about that new GoldWing in front of the RSV?

Might be a reaction to that.

Seriously probably just the clutch spring.

[Al Bates]

the 2sd gens seems to start sliping in 4 and 5 gears first.

[Sailor]

Just a thought but did you change the oil recently? If so what did you use? That ultra slippery synthetic stuff can cause your clutch to slip.

[crockettrider]

As sailor said, I have known a few that have complained of this after switching oils....

[Tom]

Not to contradict but I use Amsoil Synthetic 20/50 MC Oil and have been since 2004..Never a problem on slippage,however I am still gonna change out the clutch spring as I Know it will need it sooner or later...especially since I pull a trailer. I wil;l get mine from PCW Racing.

[Brake Pad]

PWC racing it is.

I'll order a new set on monday, thank you all.

[V7Goose]

FYI - You do NOT need new friction plates - just the upgrade kit with a new spring and one fiction plate to replace the weenie half-plate and wave washer in the back of the stack. See older posts on this subject if you need more info.

Goose