Clutch worn? After 35K?

[The Stranger:Me]

Sorry if this sounds dumb, but is the clutch actually slipping? I can't actually see in this thread that you mention it is.

Or is it just that you've got no lever adjustment left?

If it's just a lack of lever adjustment then buy a new cable, screw pulling covers off.

I must confess, I see lots of solutions but no problem.
Only on KB.

[kwaka_crasher]

The lever on the casing going to the clutch has movement if I let the cable out any more. I'm assuming this means that the problem is in the clutch and not the cable.

What problem? There needs to be freeplay.

[Sparky Mark]

What problem? There needs to be freeplay.

You need to read the rest of the post. I'm pointing out that it isn't the cable.

[The Stranger:Me]

You need to read the rest of the post. I'm pointing out that it isn't the cable.

Ok, we now know what the "problem" isn't - so what is the problem exactly?

[Sparky Mark]

Ok, we now know what the "problem" isn't - so what is the problem exactly?

OK. The clutch is biting when the clutch lever is almost fully extended out. This implies to me that it won't be long before it actually starts slipping, which surprises me with the age and mileage on the bike.

My initial post was really to ask if a potentially failing clutch would be normal under the circumstances.

I think the only options are stripping it down myself or taking to garage. I'll probably wait until it does start slipping a bit before I do anything.


Mark.

[The Stranger:Me]

OK. The clutch is biting when the clutch lever is almost fully extended out. This implies to me that it won't be long before it actually starts slipping, which surprises me with the age and mileage on the bike.

My initial post was really to ask if a potentially failing clutch would be normal under the circumstances.

I think the only options are stripping it down myself or taking to garage. I'll probably wait until it does start slipping a bit before I do anything.


Mark.

Ok, so have you checked the specs for free play in the lever, cable and pushrod (on some the little rod that disengages the clutch has adjustment in it) adjustment?
If you still harbour concerns you are best to have it checked by a dealer.
Waiting for it to stuff up is only likely to mean you incur unnecessary additional cost.

That all said, on the face of it, it sounds like you are worrying over nothing.

[avgas]

CB9 clutch wet or dry?
If its wet when did you add motor-up to the oil lol

[kwaka_crasher]

You need to read the rest of the post. I'm pointing out that it isn't the cable.

I did read the post. It just didn't make any fucking sense.

Good luck, riddler.

That all said, on the face of it, it sounds like you are worrying over nothing.

Seconded.

[davebullet]

I don't know if this helps, but back in the day we used to put banana skins in an old diff.

[SS90]

Erm, I notice that no one has pointed out that a clutch is actually supposed to engage when the lever is almost fully extended (if it is adjusted correctly that is)

I don't think your clutch is about to slip at all mate.

Just ensure that it has 2mm of free play at the lever and ride the damn thing.

Or waste money on a clutch.

Your choice.

[Sparky Mark]

Thanks all who provided useful advice.

To the person who left me a nice message, (feel free to let me know who you are since I can't see), calling me a 'motherfucker' for no apparent reason, you are typical of the minority idiot population of internet forums who continually ruin what is normally a useful resource.

Yes I do speak English, it's a shame you obviously don't understand it!

[kwaka_crasher]

Yes I do speak English, it's a shame you obviously don't understand it!

You might speak it, but you sure can't write it.

[onearmedbandit]

I must confess, I see lots of solutions but no problem.
Only on KB.

Hmmm, not only KB, but rather society in general. Still can't understand why people think KB is a seperate set to everything else rather than just a sub set.