Re: Premature clutch failure

[gator@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

See I told ya I was a Dumb A**!!
Forgot to mention all the important stuff..
2000 R1100 RS. Bike only has 17K.
It was Adjusted correctly when I left for Vacation. Meaning I had the 5 mm
and the Handle and 12 MM at the adjusting Screw.
When It slipped on me I noticed it was Tight at the handle pulled over and
was able to get play back at the handle (not the total amount I wanted!).

Thanks
Gator in Dallas

> Gator,  What bike? What mileage?  Do you have play in the cable when
> the clutch lever is released?  So you have play in the adjustment at
> the clutch end of the cable when released?
>
> Bob Hadden GS Gone, '62R27
>
> On Aug 26, 2006, at 10:00 AM, gator@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> Ok So we can start with I am a dumb ***.
>> 6k trip adjusted all the cables ect before I left. On the way home
>> guess
>> My Clutch cable got out of adjustment Dont know if it was clutch wear
>> or
>> what.
>> All was fine untill about 50 miles from home I went to pass a truck (I
>> live in Texas so it was about 105) Pulling up the hill fine all of a
>> sudden clutch starts to slip.
>> That is when I notice clutch cable is tight.
>> Took it easy all the rest of the way home.
>> Adjusted the cable and took it out for a ride yesterday and I can brak
>> the
>> clutch loose at about 6k RPM in 5th gear.
>> 2 questions.
>> What would cause this kind of failure. Keep in mind I had been in the
>> rockies and had cause to heavy accelerate up much worse hills with no
>> problems.
>> second (pretty sure I know this answer) Am I looking at a clutch plate
>> replacement or do I do the whole clutch pak assembly?
>> Thanks Gator in Dallas

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