ANOTHER clutch Q

**Velox** · 20th March 2005, 00:31

Ok - I've got the bits now but I was just wondering how many ks clutch fibres are meant to do? It's just about to go around the clock (in 4000km), and it's both been ridden reasonably hard and been a commuter for the last 60,000km.

**DEATH_INC.** · 20th March 2005, 07:16

If they're treated nicely they'll almost last as long as the engine,but the average lifespan seems to be 60-80,000k's.......unless it's my bike then 1 drag meeting will kill 'em....

**Velox** · 21st March 2005, 00:39

Cheers - 100,000 isn't too bad then.

**spudchucka** · 21st March 2005, 01:10

I have a Subaru that has done over 300K on its original clutch.

**avgas** · 21st March 2005, 05:37

youll feel it go - and still be able to get home. once rode a GSXF750 that had done 160,000ks on the original clutch........i still took it about 35ks to a mates place with the clutch spinning out heaps (was doing 100kph where it usually did 180kph at the same revs).

**Velox** · 21st March 2005, 23:33

Originally Posted by avgas

once rode a GSXF750 that had done 160,000ks on the original clutch

Originally Posted by spudchucka

I have a Subaru that has done over 300K on its original clutch.

Shhhh - I want to hear comments like, "Woah - 100,000km! It usually dies at around 70,000!" I've already spent the $ you see, and the clutch is half dead.

**madboy** · 21st March 2005, 23:35

have I mentioned that my new bike has 7600km on the clock?

**aff-man** · 21st March 2005, 23:40

Originally Posted by Velox

Shhhh - I want to hear comments like, "Woah - 100,000km! It usually dies at around 70,000!" I've already spent the $ you see, and the clutch is half dead.

You=re lucky my 250 engine only lasted 50000km

hahaha

**Uncle B** · 21st March 2005, 23:40

The Jade is going to humm along with a new clutch......wot about fork seals?

**Velox** · 21st March 2005, 23:53

Originally Posted by VTWIN

The Jade is going to humm along with a new clutch......wot about fork seals?

I've given up on fork seals. Done them too many times now. I think I'll just accept that it's an old bike, they're stuffed but it still handles fine, and move on. Oh the joys of older bikes eh.

Haven't heard from you in a whild VTwin. Bike still going good and you're getting some good rides in?

**Velox** · 21st March 2005, 23:56

Originally Posted by madboy

have I mentioned that my new bike has 7600km on the clock?

Originally Posted by aff-man

You=re lucky my 250 engine only lasted 50000km hahaha

Hey - when did you get the 600? Didn't you have the 250 at Tokaanu last year?

**Uncle B** · 22nd March 2005, 00:08

Originally Posted by Velox

Haven't heard from you in a whild VTwin. Bike still going good and you're getting some good rides in?

Chain wore out and I'm waiting for the replacement to arrive.
Rides...done a couple of big ones over summer but havn't been out for a while.
Give us a bell when you get the clutch done and we'll go for a fang over the hill....i need to up my skills again.

**Velox** · 22nd March 2005, 00:17

Originally Posted by VTWIN

Chain wore out and I'm waiting for the replacement to arrive.
Rides...done a couple of big ones over summer but havn't been out for a while.
Give us a bell when you get the clutch done and we'll go for a fang over the hill....i need to up my skills again.

Yeah right mate! (re. skills rather than ride!)
Sounds good! In 4,4000km I'll be going on a "round the clock ride", so I'll let you know. Except I'll be out heaps before then though.
I would've thought the shop would have a chain for a SV in stock? :spudwhat: