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clutch slipping; how does it feel like ?
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 3:38 pm
by le_r0umain
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
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 5:49 pm
by Mintbread
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:10 pm
by Joe Mc
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:20 pm
by BuzZz
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:26 pm
by ronboskz650sr
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...
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2005 3:47 am
by Joe Mc
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.
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:40 pm
by Neddog
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.
clutch slipping
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2005 7:27 pm
by niterider
That is when throttling hard the rpms climb but your speed stays much the same. I hope this helps you ajs