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Old 05-22-2019, 11:06 PM
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I've adjusted my clutch, but bike still creeps aggressively, is it the cable?
 
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Old 05-22-2019, 11:33 PM
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Did you adjust it while cold? What turn did you put on the adjuster screw? 1/2, 3/4, or one turn?
 
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Follow the procedure in the sticky in the clutch sub-forum. And don’t overfill the primary, or use too heavy of lubricant.
 
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Make sure your clutch is adjusted per the manual. Get the manual if you don't have one..... Primary oil can have an effect of clutch operation. Do not use Syn 3 in your primary. A clutch manufacturer told me the slickness/slippery additives may cause clutch slippage. Use an oil designed for primary use. Formula + is good. I have used Type F auto trans fluid with no issues. Don't panic....what's in that primary that may not be in an automatic trans?? But regardless use an oil designed for primary. That should eliminate slippage or difficulty finding neutral.
 
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Originally Posted by Spartanden
Make sure your clutch is adjusted per the manual. Get the manual if you don't have one..... Primary oil can have an effect of clutch operation. Do not use Syn 3 in your primary. A clutch manufacturer told me the slickness/slippery additives may cause clutch slippage. Use an oil designed for primary use. Formula + is good. I have used Type F auto trans fluid with no issues. Don't panic....what's in that primary that may not be in an automatic trans?? But regardless use an oil designed for primary. That should eliminate slippage or difficulty finding neutral.
His complaint is creeping not slipping. Opposite problems
 
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I had an issue with a bad Iso grip. So I temporarily reinstalled the stock grips until I received the new grips.
They were much thicker, this prevented the clutch lever from being completely depressed at the present adjustment.
I just had to adjust the clutch pack "IN" a 1/4 turn then adjust it again for the new grips.
 
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Old 05-23-2019, 05:10 PM
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Clutch creep is due to the clutch plates not separating fully, suggesting that it is not correctly adjusted, or something else is not quite right. The correct procedure is in the Tech Primary section, as pointed out by TriGeezer above.
 
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I 2nd the statement to not use syn 3 in primary. I would change the primary fluid and see if that helps. mine feels so much better since I switched it out last Wednesday.
 
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Bet money that there is to much fluid in primary.....just needs to TOUCH the bottom of the clutch basket with the bike standing up.
 
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My bet is that there is "more to the story" than what was provided. Something like an improper adjustment led to clutch slip that warped the plates and NOW it drags even with the correct adjustment.
 


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