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Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Wed Dec 23, 2015 5:40 pm
by CRM
its pointless just having a stab at the clutch if the symptoms are not of the clutch being at fault.
what are the symptoms exactly ?
a single steady slip when under extreme load ? then yes clutch
if the slip is like s judder that is rapid as i said like someone pulling the clutch in and out really quickly at high rpm under load then that aint clutch. no plate or spring replacement is going to fix that.
buy a haynes manual and follow the steps there, its a simple job to replace the clutch, always buy a new clutch cover gasket before you start
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 2:54 am
by balen1
Ok cheers
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 3:02 am
by balen1
Unsure. It slips in upper rpm round 10 I guess then I end up backing of the throttle. So it slips then revs like he'll as if Ive suddenly gone into neutral. It's happen in 2Nd 4Th and 5Th gears. Thing is I've had it synods and the cards retuned at Rb racing and he said it's fine. Just that I have a lazy foot sometimes. So I guess my question is is it possible that it wouldn't do it on the dyno cause its not exactly the same as on road?
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 3:04 am
by balen1
Damn auto correct. Things is I've had it dynoed and the guy at Rb racing said it's fine
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2016 10:48 am
by richyrd5
hmm.if its not happening in first and sixth gear then that points to gearbox/selector dogs worn.try going along in say 3rd gear at low revs and then open throttle wide and accelerate..if the revs rise straight to red line without you picking up speed the your clutch friction/plain plates are worn/warped..if it slips out of gear/goes into another gear then you have worn selectors/dogs on gears..best to find out whats the problem first rather than just pulling clutch apart.
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 5:06 am
by balen1
Ok thanks I'll give that a go and post back.
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 8:48 pm
by magg
What happened to your clutch problem.
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:29 pm
by manicguitarist
CRM wrote:
if it feels like a surge like the clutch is being pulled in and out really quickly, that's your gearbox pal and often seen in second and fifth gear. that would be a strip and gearbox repair.
I had similar on my R1 - at high acceleration in 2nd or 3rd it would surge - but it was fixed by a new clutch.
Curious as to how the gear box could be causing that?
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:02 pm
by balen1
Ok sorry forgot to get back to guys with this one. I did what you said Richard5 and took it to red line in third gear. Seemed fine, it only does it sometimes witch and point to me being a bit lazy on the foot I guess. If it gets worse I guess I'll know it's not me.
Re: Rvf400 clutch ptoblems
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:08 pm
by richyrd5
Ah well done...its not happening all the time then?..could be lazy foot.....see what happens..if its not clutch slip and the problem gets worse then it gearbox,or at least,shifter external part strip down!