Kevin,
i went thru this with my '85 when i did some othet power mods.
i found it was the clutch just spinning loose from the added torque,
combined with old linings. quick fix and i added a new spring while i was
there. moe betta now.
steve
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>To: V-MAX TECH LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: clutch going out?
>Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 11:03:07 -0400
>
>Guys,
>
>At first I thought it was my imagination but it has happened twice this
>week.
>I'm cruising along in forth gear, steady speed, relatively high rpm (can't
>remember speed or rpms, but I'll look closer next time), and when I whack
>the
>throttle, the bike accelerates hard, then the rpms jump, almost like it's
>slipping out of gear. No mechanical sounds other than high rpm motor
>noise.
>Reducing the throttle re-engages the drivetrain. Is this indicative of the
>clutch going out? Is it gear-specific or will it slip in every gear, under
>hard
>acceleration? Or is something REALLY BAD happening in the tranny?
>Assuming
>that it is clutch-related, can I continue to ride w/o damaging the bike
>until
>winter?
>
>The bike is an '85, with 9,600 miles, recently resurrected (last ridden in
>'91).
> I have not gone into the motor, other than change the oil and filter,
>bolt on
>some carbs, and change the plugs.
>
>BTW, I might be the newest VMOA member at 1371.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Kevin Winters
>1985 Vmax, Pandora's Box
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