clutch slipping; how does it feel like ?

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le_r0umain · Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:38 pm

Hi,

I'm new to motorcycling and I've heard about clutch slipping because of the oil.
Just for my own knowledge

how does clutch slipping feels like ?

tia

Mintbread · #2 Unread post by **Mintbread** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:49 pm

It can depend on how badly it is slipping. You may be able to hear the engine over-rev when taking off and then ease back a little as the clutch fully engages.

The key is to know how the bike feels when the clutch is not slipping, then the comparison is painfully obvious.

Joe Mc · #3 Unread post by **Joe Mc** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:10 pm

My clutch started slipping resently.

I haven't noticed it on take-off yet; it's most noticable after a high rpm shift. When I release the clutch after the shift and give it the gas, the rpm's die and I can feel it slipping.

BuzZz · #4 Unread post by **BuzZz** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:20 pm

Joe Mc wrote:My clutch started slipping resently.

I haven't noticed it on take-off yet; it's most noticable after a high rpm shift. When I release the clutch after the shift and give it the gas, the rpm's die and I can feel it slipping.

??? Eh????

Maybe I'm not pictureing this right in my head....

If your clutch is slipping, the RPM's should rise with little or no noticable increase in power or speed when shifting(after the rpm drop from changing to lower gear ratios). And it probably should be more noticable on take off, especially harder launches.

ronboskz650sr · Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:26 pm

BuzZz wrote:
Joe Mc wrote:My clutch started slipping resently.

I haven't noticed it on take-off yet; it's most noticable after a high rpm shift. When I release the clutch after the shift and give it the gas, the rpm's die and I can feel it slipping.
??? Eh????

Maybe I'm not pictureing this right in my head....

If your clutch is slipping, the RPM's should rise with little or no noticable increase in power or speed when shifting(after the rpm drop from changing to lower gear ratios). And it probably should be more noticable on take off, especially harder launches.

Just like clutch slip in a car, or even a lawn tractor with a bad drive belt...

Joe Mc · #6 Unread post by **Joe Mc** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:47 am

Yeah, you guys are right. It should read - the rpm's rise and I can feel it slipping.
Haven't felt it on take-off yet, but I don't normally take-off too quick.

Sorry about the confusion.

Neddog · #7 Unread post by **Neddog** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:40 pm

The long delay in engagement is the biggest tip-off.

On a little 250cc training bike, you can even tell by the lack of top speed. Of course, that's probably irrelevent information.

niterider · #8 Unread post by **niterider** » Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:27 pm

That is when throttling hard the rpms climb but your speed stays much the same. I hope this helps you ajs