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Offline Hotcorner

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CB550 Clutch Characteristics
« on: July 25, 2011, 01:08:08 PM »
Ok, I am quite used to my modern bikes now, and I'm not sure if my clutch is out of adjustment, needs new plates, or is a typical.

It's sort of a "light switch" on/off clutch.  Grabs ok and I haven't detected any slippage once engaged, but requires a very fine manipulation to make it take up smoothly, probably the last 1/4 inch of lever travel. 

Thoughts. :-\
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Offline Rgconner

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Re: CB550 Clutch Characteristics
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2011, 01:31:55 PM »
I redid my slippy clutch with new plates, it is now more like a lightswitch, but is smoothing out with usage.

What oil are you using? That comes up as a repeat question on these. Apparently some of the new oils impact the behavior and Castrol Motorcycle oil is preferred.
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Offline bwaller

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Re: CB550 Clutch Characteristics
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2011, 02:39:22 PM »
Quote from: Hotcorner on July 25, 2011, 01:08:08 PM
Ok, I am quite used to my modern bikes now, and I'm not sure if my clutch is out of adjustment, needs new plates, or is a typical.

It's sort of a "light switch" on/off clutch.  Grabs ok and I haven't detected any slippage once engaged, but requires a very fine manipulation to make it take up smoothly, probably the last 1/4 inch of lever travel.  Thoughts. :-\

Try adjusting in a bit more free play.
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