How many miles are on the clutch? While "3 seconds" of abuse isn't enough to ruin a new clutch, you may have been on the last few miles of the clutch already. Especially if the topend is built.

The only thing I can think of that could have happened is that the clutch overheated, then cooled and returned to normal service.

A few "burn-out" tips~

1. Get off of the seat.
2. Use your thighs to correct the bike's lean or lateral movement.
3. Use water or sand or something to get the initial break of traction threshold lower. (This will keep your clutch happier, longer.)
4. Don't attempt with a hot woman on the pillion.
5. Don't do your first burn-out ever in front of thousands of people. (Just don't.)
6. Some use a curb to stabilize the front. (Do this if you aren't used to using your front brake while working the throttle.)
7. Once the wheel gets spinning after a few seconds, you'll notice the threshold of traction may change. (It should lessen.)
8. If you enter a "burn-out" contest, plan on blowing your tire for the win. (Have another way to get home, unless there's a tire guy right there.)
9. I would suggest not attempting a burn-out if you have a laced rear wheel. (It's just not good for the wire spokes.)

After you do the burn-out, your engine may likely be "superheated." Do what you can to get some cool air over it pronto. Engine's don't like heat. Especially modded one's.

Here you go...

 

 

Two things could have happened... Yes, your clutch got really hot, which will affect the friction properties of the plates... Also, you may have burned a thousand miles worth of friction material off the plates, requiring an adjustment to make up for the lost material.

Honestly, I think the stock clutch plates are really pretty robust and last a long time, so you may still have a lot of life left.

BUT... Definitely adjust it again, exactly as spelled out in the manual, when everything is completely cold. Your current adjustment may be fine for now, but it also may start to slip again. Adjusting the clutch "hot" gives a false measurement... Basically, the screw will sometimes thread further in before seating than it will when cold. When it cools off, it's now adjusted too tight which could (not definitely) result in a slipping clutch again.

Nothing wrong with burnouts, if you enjoy them and you aren't risking hitting anyone... As long as you're okay with the "abuse" factor...

 

Call me naïve, but never had the urge to do a burn out is the clutch in a slip zone all this time while the tire is smoking or is the clutch all the way out. Seen videos of guys shifting as far 3rd gear and still smoking.

 

Clutch is all the way out, once you're spinning. And yes, shifting during your "spin" requires very fast shifting without using the clutch. Just a slight reduction of throttle for a split second allows a shift to occur. Then back into the throttle, hard. I've seen bikes go thru all the gears in 4 or 5 seconds to blow the tire. Takes about 30 seconds of 150mph wheel speed to blow a tire. But beware, it does superheat your engine, so keep an eye on oils and everything else as your motorcycle can tell you if there's something amiss.

 

Can't understand why people will do a 'burn out' ! Stupid in my opinion...b.

 

As far as the NHRA is concerned, there's a science behind the "burn-out."

On the street, well, you know.

During a burn-out competition? Sure, every once ina while, anyone can act like a 6 year old. It IS fun, you know. As long as you know how.

Yes, I AM a child. 😜

 

 

Do like I do... Save your burnouts for rental and demo bikes.