I just bought a 84 venture and, being young and stupid, had to take it out to *try* it out the next day (its still around freezing up here in Wisconsin). So after I got used to such a big bike, I was hammering up through the gears and, in fourth gear, the engine sped up faster than the bike. The clutch was slipping. It did this again, going up a hill shifting into second gear.
I dont think I missed releasing the clutch before hitting the gas, I have driven a lot of smaller motorcycles in the past...
Is my clutch going? If not, have I done so much damage to it that it will go out soon???
I know this isnt good, but how worried should I be?
Also, the guy who sold me the venture insisted that everyone takes them all the way to the red line, and some beyond, no problem. Is this true???