Help Clutch slip GSX-250

Discussion in 'Suzuki 250cc Twins' started by tintankaussie, Nov 3, 2014.

  1. tintankaussie

    tintankaussie Well-Known Member

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    Yesterday took the bike for a run-fuelled up and off i go,As we live in the country from home to servo (2 min) then from servo to open road (100kph) is also about 2 min,Once i got going doing about 90 kph and settling in i whent over a small bump in the road and the clutch slipped straight away hence the taco went north-backed off and re gripped again.only does this when its first going on open road then its fine.New oil (motul) and clutch is adjusted i think correctly and wont do it when doing normal speed around town.any thoughts as in new clutch...Ken
     
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    Ben Mulligan Well-Known Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    That sounds a little terrifying
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    If your plates are not worn, try some new springs.
     
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    tintankaussie Well-Known Member

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    Hi guys,icant remember if i need to drain the oil before i pull the side cover off(just changed the oil) If i need to i will and put it back in when i finnish-I read some-where that you can put shims under the springs for a bit more tension and rub all if any the burs off the basket and clean up the plates.this is on the gz forum but this is on my gsx.Never done a clutch before so some pics will be involved and will be posted...Ken
     
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    old trick to shim the springs. also clean the steel clutch plates. metho and a scouring pad works.
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Lie the bike on its side to drain the oil away from the clutch before removing cover.
     
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    Ben Mulligan Well-Known Member Premium Member Contributing Member

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    In the end did you figure out whether it was springs or the plates themselves? Would love to know how you went.
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    When the bike shop put motul stuff in my ninja 250 it slipped and also dropped out of gear a lot.

    I'd recommend a quality mineral oil
     
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    Interesting... I like Motul and everyone seems to recommend it. I used to use Yamalube.
     

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