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Message started by scooter_07 on 01/28/07 at 15:57:36

Title: noob clutch question
Post by scooter_07 on 01/28/07 at 15:57:36

In a car you can wear out the clutch by riding it or letting it slip too much.

Are motorcycle clutches similar in that respect? I know they're "wet" versus dry in cars but I don't know what that means in practical use.

Maybe somebody can edjumacate me. :P

Title: Re: noob clutch question
Post by bentwheel on 01/28/07 at 16:07:19

A wet clutch means it resides in an oil bath, and yes they both wear with abuse.

Title: Re: noob clutch question
Post by georgekathe on 01/28/07 at 16:56:10

yep, slipping the clutch when pulling away (like doing it in second gear) or riding with hand on clutch lever pulling it in enough to take up free play will do it to you! :'(

Title: Re: noob clutch question
Post by steelwolf on 01/28/07 at 18:32:12

Over time you will wear out the clutch if you ride it or slip it for an extended period. However, motorcycle clutches are designed to accommodate some of this slipping. Using the friction zone of your clutch for low speed maneuvers and take off (in the proper gear) will not harm the clutch any more than it will harm the brakes to slow the bike. That's what it was designed to do.

Title: Re: noob clutch question
Post by franch on 01/28/07 at 18:52:26

and when it does get worn it's a fairly easy fix on the savage.
2 or so hours counting letting the exhaust cool down enough to remove it to get at the clutch cover.

Title: Re: noob clutch question
Post by georgekathe on 01/28/07 at 19:24:57

2 hours? knowing how long I take to fix anything - call it 6 ;D

Title: Re: noob clutch question
Post by justin_o_guy on 01/29/07 at 01:54:17

Yea me too, but 6 in my garage is a lot easier on me than 1 in the dealership's garage.Mo Fun ,too.

Title: Re: noob clutch question
Post by Greg_650 on 01/29/07 at 08:14:10

Sounds like there might be a 6 pack involved too :P