The oil is harmless and wouldn't ruin the friction discs. Change the oil and it will flush out and be back to the way it was. I have used castrol 4T motorcycle oil in my 750 and it didn't make my clutch slip... just putting that out there... oil threads are forbidden on this forum though.
> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:24:25 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Clutch lifespan > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > Thanks, I have 16K on my 92 750. I have been running mobil 1 with good > results though @ last oil change the were out so I got castrol. > (Closest bike shop is a ways away) I guess it had a friction reducer > in it. That is why I was asking if an oil change might help or is it > ruined. Yes I like to ride briskly, normal acceleration is fine, third > gear WOT is a different story. The PO used to use it as a light tourer > loaded up with camping gear, but mostly highway miles. I've heard ATF > mixed in the oil will clean the clutch disk. I might try that first, > I've done that before as a engine flush. > > On 6/10/10, Stephen D'Auria <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > I would say most OEM wet clutches can make it past 25k without problems... > > but it really depends on the rider. If you ride the clutch a lot it will > > wear out sooner. Also a heavy load on the bike can wear out a clutch faster > > than a light one. I have seen some people put 50k on their bikes without > > needing a clutch and I've seen others burn 'em in 5k. But If you are using > > motorcycle oil ONLY the clutch shouldn't slip because of the oil. If it > > still slips it is probably time for a new clutch. > > > > > > > > *The clutch kit should include all the discs you need. > > > > > > > > > > > > Springs... many people change to stiffer springs because they help the > > clutch grab harder and as they soften up over time they will still always be > > harder than the OEM springs. The only down side to stiffer springs (if any) > > is it puts a heavier load on the clutch cable which makes the clutch lever > > stiff and tires some people out. Also a heavier load on the clutch cable can > > understandably wear that out faster. > > > > > > > > > > > > I noticed my clutch slip on occasion in high rpms on my 92 CB750 after about > > 18k but I have just been riding it that way... the bike is at 25k now and it > > doesn't seem to be any worse. I do like my bike to be running perfectly > > though so I admit it has been pestering me in the back of my mind for a > > while. I got a KG clutch kit + KG springs a little while back (I do a lot of > > sport riding)... they had happier ratings than barnett. I was going to put > > it in next oil change but that turned into the next and the next one. I was > > finally going to do it so I checked my manual and it turns out I would need > > a special honda tool that cost's $60 at the local honda shop. Turns out the > > labor to have the dealership do it is only $90 so I am just going to pay > > them to do it and call it a day :p > > > > > > > > If you are not racing your hawk through the canyons or on the track and do > > not desire a more aggressive clutch then an OEM replacement clutch kit + OEM > > springs are the way to go because they will no doubt last the longest. > > > > > > > > If you seeking some middle ground between stock and very aggressive then go > > with high performance springs and OEM discs or visa versa (if you don't want > > a stiff lever). > > > > > > > > OOH! You will also need a clutch cover gasket so don't forget to order that! > > > > > > > > What bike is this for? How many miles? > > > > ~Aldo > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:33:10 -0700 > >> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Clutch lifespan > >> From: [email protected] > >> To: [email protected] > >> > >> No takers huh? > >> > >> On Jun 9, 7:05 am, Allen Thomas <[email protected]> wrote: > >> > What is a reasonable life expectancy for the clutch? If the oil I used > >> > is causing it to slip will an oil change fix it? Do you normally have > >> > to replace the pressure plates or just the disks and springs? 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