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How do you tell if you need to change the clutch in xj700n

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ESMITHERS, May 9, 2011.

  1. ESMITHERS

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    Have this bike and well upon test driving it seems the clutch slips alil but is this normal and the friction zone, well it does start doing anything till i am halfway out on the lever. please let me know if it would be best to replace or am i just paranoid
     
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    it maybe as simple as a clutch adjustment,has it got the right engine oil? not with all the real slippery additives. do a search on clutch adjustment,it will be a good start.
     
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    As a rider who recently fixed a high-power clutch slip, do some adjustments before you spend a dime. Did wonders for my bike.
     
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    thnaks will do, and i never thought about the additives contributing to slippage, good food for thought
     
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    Oil should be for motorcylces with combined crankcase/transmision. If the bike has had automotive oil for a long time it may have contaminated the clutch with anti friction additives. This usually happens over time, not a single change.
     
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