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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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whats the best fix for a slipping clutch a heavy spring or just get the clutch plate with heavy counter weights
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 07:11 PM
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first...why is it slipping?

motor work?
is it adjusted properly?

how about its just time for new pack.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 08:03 PM
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major motor work heads done new cams bigger piston an reworked throttle body
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Good chance if it's already slipped a few times, the plates will be glazed
 
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 09:25 PM
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they should have put one in before your bike left the rack
 
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 06:39 AM
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The stock clutch won't handle much more than the stock HP. Depends on how much you have slipped it. It should have had a heavier spring put in it when the motor was done. You can always try one now and if it still slips then you need to repair the clutch
 
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