Looks like I may be needing a clutch

[Guest]

Well I rode my 750 for the first time since I returned from a trip in late June and the clutch is starting to slip. Cable is adjusted properly and now when I really get on it it starts to slip around 7000rpm. I really don't have the cash for a new clutch at this time anyone have a simple fix ?

[Suzuki mad]

New springs.

Suzuki mad.

[Art Lacroix]

scuff the steel disks

scuff the disks with sand paper to get a little more life and change the springs while you're at it

[twistedwankel]

Well I rode my 750 for the first time since I returned from a trip in late June and the clutch is starting to slip. Cable is adjusted properly and now when I really get on it it starts to slip around 7000rpm. I really don't have the cash for a new clutch at this time anyone have a simple fix ?

Are you using synthetic motor oil? Up to 1/2 - 3/4 throttle my bike is fine using 15-50 Mobil 1 but if I blip the throttle higher in 3rd or higher gear the clutch slips but will eventually "catchup". If I put in Suzuki Regular Oil 10-40 or 50wt no slippage at all to redline of 9500 if wanted. I have 30k on the original clutch assy. 81-750E

I use the synthetic for highway summer as no loss of oil and engine/trans run smoother/cooler and alot longer too. And it's the same price as the Suzuki dino oil. I have no reason to grab the second handful of throttle to reach redline other than a rare thrill for an old man. Probably just as well it slips a bit when I get crazy

So the "simple fix" is: Only "get on it" 1/2 - 3/4 as much.

[doug g]

I have Castrol 10w40 motorcycle oil in it. Never had any issues with it before and it didn't miss a beat on my recent 800 mile trip.

[bonanzadave]

if you opt to just change the springs I would still take a close look at your fiber plates. Once the clutch cover is off youre right there...you might as well pull them. If you have a couple wearing really thin that fiber material will contaminate your oil.