The Great Fandango
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| posted on 5/4/07 at 09:17 PM |
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Slipping Fazer Clutch
Hi Guys,
Fresh from the Teeside trackday (and what a day that was!?!) I just had a few questions relating to some niggling issues:
1. Noticed the clutch occasionally slipped in 5th & 6th gears. I was using the clutch to change up through the gears until being told you
don't have to. Even after I altered my style, there were still a few occasions when I noticed some slip.
Does this mean the clutch is on its way out or is this something which can be remedied by use of harder clutch springs etc.?
2. Noticed the water temp didn't drop below 95-100 degrees celsius all day. The engine perfomed fine but had to keep sessions to a maximum of 10
laps and then come in to cool down. What is the nominal coolant temp for a yamaha bec and can anyone give advice as to what to look out for (I
don't think the fan kicked in at all but then travelling along at 100mph should cool you down anyway?)
Cheers
Kyle
PS: Deano, it was a pleasure to meet you - thanks for the advice and kind words. Cheers mate.
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 5/4/07 at 09:27 PM |
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It will nearly always be the higher gears that slip is most noticible.
Was the clutch fully disengaging (ie adjusted correctly).
What clutch springs. If just the diaphram then I would recommend either doubling the spring or going for a barnet conversion.
What frictions (std yamaha or graves are best) whip em out and measure with verniers to see whether they are within spec.
If it slipped much the steels may be knackered too. Any judder? If not they should clean up okay (use one of those green non metallic pot and pan
scourers)
- Jim
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Hellfire
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| posted on 5/4/07 at 10:29 PM |
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Just an upgrade of clutch springs should suffice in most cases... it's the cheapest and most effective route!
Hope it is that...
Steve
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