Just did a youtube search and here is a guy on a GSX-R showing what it looks/sounds like to have a clutch slip, and this is EXACTLY what mine is doing.

So how much would this cost to fix (roughly?) Do I need a whole new clutch, or do I just need clutch plates, or what?

I'm so bummed, lol.

 

Do I just need to buy new plates and springs to fix this, or a whole new clutch or what? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Ok well I just talked to a knowledgeable friend and he says all I will need to do is get a clutch kit, (Plates, Steels, and springs) and that should be all. Shouldn't need a new basket or any of the real expensive stuff. Said it was most likely just normal wear and tear. So hopefully he is right, cause then it'll just be about a 200 dollar fix, not a 6 to 800 dollar fix.

Thank's for everyones help. Wait.......:crash :lol

 

Just ordered a new clutch kit from Brad at MRcycles. Should be here next Wednesday and I am going to attempt to do it myself for the first time. I have a service manual, and a couple of you tube videos to guide me, that SHOULD be enough.

Sincerely,

Matt600r's Blog. :lol

 

Good work Matt! it looks like the guys on this forum were a lot of help!

Let us know how it turns out.

 

The guys on this forum have helped me more than I ever could have imagined. I just made a thread without doing research or talking to anyone first, when I should have done it the opposite way. But once I started it......I couldn't stop. Had to keep letting everyone know I was a big boy and doing it on my own. :lol

 

Hey Matt! I was having this same problem after I ran my 04 R1 on the track... Just bought a new EBC SRK clutch kit, came with Springs, Friction plates and of course clutch pads. I installed everything exactly as the manual said! And guess what??!!
Went to go ride it and everything was great....at first... Then when I took it on the highway and opened her up WEEEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Started slipping again... same F($#%(# Sh!t!!! In every gear!!! So let me know if your still having this problem as I am... This is realy annoying and quite a headache.

 

Maybe you have too many oil in clutch(plates)?

 

Yes I did. for an hour.

 

Sounds like we are all in the same boat.

I got a DP clutch kit, and it said I didn't need to soak the plates. I installed it, and it did not work. So I've pulled them all out, and have them soaking for tonight.

Since the only people posting up onthis thread is the ones that need help, I'll let ya'll know if it made a difference tomorrow.

Good luck fellas

 

SOAK YOUR FING PLATES The clutch kit said I didn't need to, but I did, and now it works.

 

Of course you need soak plates, if you not soak plates, clutch will burn.

 

Interesting... Never heard of a wet clutch Im gonna have to do some reading.

 

:dundun: Most bikes have a wet clutch. In fact as far as I know, Ducati is the only bikes with a dry clutch.

 

You guys haven't been soaking your plates?

 

Be sure to check the clutch cable adjustment. If it's to tight it will slip under load.

Should have some free play. 10-15mm at the end of end lever. See page 3-30 of yamaha's service manuel.

 

Bottom line when you replace your clutch.... Soak the clutch plates before installing!!!

 

Some help please how to adjust clutch level. I just changed clutch cover but the clutch level is way too lose. I try to adjust it from right bottom side of the bike all the way to either side but still clutch level is too lose any help will be apreciated

 

You have to rotate the lever on the cover away from where it needs to be and then it will rotate to the correct position as you push the cover into place.

 

You mean pushed to the left and then push the cover in?

 

It's been so long that I don't remember but when you pulled it off in the first place you could see the lever moving. you need to have it in that position so that when you put it back it will rotate back to where it started.

 

Hey I need help ..I have an 06 R1 and I have had 2 sets of clutches slip and it was serviced at a bike shop.I dont think the clutches are being soaked and I believe thats the issue.I was told that its not my transmission...why am I having so much clutch issues.It rides really good for about an hour and last night while riding from 160 breaking down to 55 I throttled again and that was it I barely made it home in 1st gear.Whats the issue here I dont get it

 

Hi guys ,
When replacing the clutch plates it is mandatory to let them soak in oil for an hour or so.
The next step, really important, check the metal plates which are interleaved whit the clutch fiber plates. If they are warped and have a blue color then they have to be replaced. Otherwise the clutch will continue to slip under heavy load. You can have new fiber plates, it won't matter.
Measure the length of the new springs that comes with the new aftermarket kit. You will find the specifications for them in the owner's manual. If they are shorter then the clutch will slip. I had this bad experience with aftermarket kits.
And the last thing...the clutch laver got to have some free play otherwise it will keep the clutch engaged just enough to make you troubles.
Other then all these...READ the owner's manual before you do any work on your motorcycle subassemblies.
There are really important steps written in there that you MUST follow exactly otherwise you will screw things up.

 

Buying OE parts also helps.

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