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Clutch biting point

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Clutch biting point

Postby al pushpak » Sun Mar 21, 2021 9:08 am

Hi, I recently replaced my 5 plate clutch due to slipping issues at high revs ( tried everything to resolve this but to no avail :? ) so opted for a 4 plate "super grip" type which solved the clutch slip problem but I have now found when setting off the biting point is a bit "grabby?" & not gradual like before, just wondered if there was anything I could do to improve this? or could it be that the plates need to wear a bit more as I've only done about 10 miles on it since it was fitted. I can live with it as I'm just happy that it cured the slipping issue. thanks for any info ;)
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Re: Clutch biting point

Postby Warkton Tornado No.1 » Sun Mar 21, 2021 3:19 pm

There are so many things involved with the clutch that it''s knowing where to start!

I can now just about be sure that with the preferred components & careful setting that a five/six plate clutch be built. It's only taken close to five decades.....

Your problems sounds as if it could be down to the clutch bell/operating system.

Gear clusters (without the centre hole for the earlier bell), GP type clutch release & Indian remade bells are a poor combination. If you test any bell in a vice, there are many poor pattern ones that distort/compress far too easily. I only trust Innocenti bells now & that was the cure for a CamLam six plater that arrived with me fitted with the cr@p bell. It had been fitted @ a "top dealer's" so no surprise there :lol:

It dragged & slipped with only four plates but it now has six & does not drag @ all. Mind you, ATF helps & allows for slicker gearchanges IMHO
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