Do I need a new clutch? - SV650.org

03-10-06, 04:08 PM

Here'e the deal. I was doing a burnout for the first time on my bike because I was getting a new tire, so I figured I might as well have some fun. But now my clutch is slipping very bad. Like a gentle rev on the throttle will cause it to slip. Has something come loose, or have I somehow burned out my plates? I don't want to have to replace the plates if it's not necessary. I have an 05 sv650s with 13k miles on it.

03-10-06, 04:16 PM

go to this thread and try Sid Squid's advice on adjusting the clutch first. If that doesn't work, then maybe you do need a new one.

Stu · 03-10-06, 04:18 PM

Getting new tyres at the weekend - was probably going to do something similar - you've put me off

03-10-06, 05:11 PM

Tried that, and all seems to be in order. Also, excuse the newbie question, but is there transmission fluid in the engine, or just oil? I could maybe try replacing the transmission fluid too if it exists. And if it does, where do I fill it, where do I empty it, and how do I gauge how mush is in there? Thanks

03-10-06, 06:02 PM

Engine oil does it all in bikes (unless you have a dry clutch).

By all in order you mean it's working now? Or it's adjusted and still slipping?

Not put fully synthetic oil in it, have you? Shouldn't slip that badly though even if you had.

03-10-06, 06:08 PM

Sorry for not being very clear.... It is adjusted correctly and it is still slipping. I have never used synthetic in the bike, only the local dealer's recommendation (Honda GN4 oil).

03-10-06, 07:14 PM

I think I'm ready to take the thing apart and look at the plates. I'm assuming there is a gasket that I will need to replace once I take the side of the engine off. Anyone know where I can get this gasket?

Richie · 03-10-06, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brenthilg

I think I'm ready to take the thing apart and look at the plates. I'm assuming there is a gasket that I will need to replace once I take the side of the engine off. Anyone know where I can get this gasket?

local suzuki dealer,
6 quid.

jambo · 03-10-06, 08:00 PM

Bad news is on the K5 you'll need to drain the coolant and take the right hand engine cover off to check it.

04-10-06, 01:02 AM

you back hall13uk ?

this time, dont get charged a tenner for a washer

sorry, couldnt resist

03-10-06, 04:08 PM	#1
brenthilg Guest Posts: n/a	Do I need a new clutch? Here'e the deal. I was doing a burnout for the first time on my bike because I was getting a new tire, so I figured I might as well have some fun. But now my clutch is slipping very bad. Like a gentle rev on the throttle will cause it to slip. Has something come loose, or have I somehow burned out my plates? I don't want to have to replace the plates if it's not necessary. I have an 05 sv650s with 13k miles on it.

03-10-06, 08:00 PM	#9
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Bad news is on the K5 you'll need to drain the coolant and take the right hand engine cover off to check it. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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03-10-06, 04:16 PM	#2
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	go to this thread and try Sid Squid's advice on adjusting the clutch first. If that doesn't work, then maybe you do need a new one.

03-10-06, 04:18 PM	#3
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Getting new tyres at the weekend - was probably going to do something similar - you've put me off

03-10-06, 05:11 PM	#4
brenthilg Guest Posts: n/a	Tried that, and all seems to be in order. Also, excuse the newbie question, but is there transmission fluid in the engine, or just oil? I could maybe try replacing the transmission fluid too if it exists. And if it does, where do I fill it, where do I empty it, and how do I gauge how mush is in there? Thanks

03-10-06, 06:02 PM	#5
andyaikido Guest Posts: n/a	Engine oil does it all in bikes (unless you have a dry clutch). By all in order you mean it's working now? Or it's adjusted and still slipping? Not put fully synthetic oil in it, have you? Shouldn't slip that badly though even if you had.

03-10-06, 06:08 PM	#6
brenthilg Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry for not being very clear.... It is adjusted correctly and it is still slipping. I have never used synthetic in the bike, only the local dealer's recommendation (Honda GN4 oil).

03-10-06, 07:14 PM	#7
brenthilg Guest Posts: n/a	I think I'm ready to take the thing apart and look at the plates. I'm assuming there is a gasket that I will need to replace once I take the side of the engine off. Anyone know where I can get this gasket?

04-10-06, 01:02 AM	#10
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	you back hall13uk ? this time, dont get charged a tenner for a washer sorry, couldnt resist