fixes for slipping clutch?

[Thorpe]

Its the service category for the oil... Check this link... Gives the details

http://www.gf-5.com/the_story/why_gf...nce-standards/

[ctbale]

all automotive oils that are less than 10w-30 viscosity usually say "energy conserving" in the circle on the back, that means it has molybdenum disulfide, slippery stuff, bad for clutch plates, I use moble one 10w-40, trannys shift silky smooth, cluthes never slip, and its ez to find at wally world in 5qt jugs.

[bcredneck]

i sand mine but i use 400 grit and ive tryed heating springs red hot and dipping then in used black oil it worked good once but it made it worse the last time i did it

[oscarmayer]

manual clutches are different than semi-auto or auto stuff. manuals have to have stuff designed for it, where auto and semi-auto can run the other stuff. I've ran pennsoil 10x40 for years in my semis and recently changed over to castrol GTX. great stuffs!!!

[cr480r]

manual clutches are different than semi-auto or auto stuff.

How so? .

[bcredneck]

they both use plates and they both react the same way to oil

[squirrel1182]

Do any of you guys use wolfs head 10-40? My good friend buys it many (10+) cases at a time and i know hell hive me a coaple quarts. Would this stuff be fine instead of motorcycle oil?

[leevarnado]

what bike are you working on.

[fabiodriven]

manual clutches are different than semi-auto or auto stuff. manuals have to have stuff designed for it, where auto and semi-auto can run the other stuff.

Oscar, where are you coming up with this crap lately?

[squirrel1182]

what bike are you working on.

1983 klt 200c

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Key info to look for on the bottle is "safe for wet clutches" or "motorcycle oil". Thats about the only way you will know if its safe for wet clutches. If you dont see anything like that on the bottle, dont use it.

[pipeline triker]

I just saw your clutch plates on ebay the other night for $6.99 free shipping or maybe $3.99 shipping. it was an old set in a yellow package I think. I bought some stuff from the guy, cheap new old stock stuff. i do not think he had what they fit in the title only in the add. I am going to be parting one out soon but I would have to get more than that just for the used basket assy.

[dksix]

I've had luck with blasting the steel plates and sanding (400 grit) the glaze off fiber disk as well as putting a washer under the springs. It's just a temporary fix for a permanent problem but might give you some extra time before it's completely gone. If the washers help, check into replacing the springs when you replace the disk. It's always good to support local shops but sometimes local shops sale at list price and you can get some good deals on old stock or after market brands on ebay.

[200XMichigan]

Wolf's Head 10W40 will work fine. You can spend hours reading about wet-clutch oil vs diesel oil vs car oil and all the specs and moly, zinc, phosphorus.

Energy Conserving Oil=Bad
standard 10W40=good
Diesel Oil=better
Motorcycle wet-clutch oil=best

But out of standard 10W40, diesel oil, and motorcycle oil, the key thing is changing it frequently.

[squirrel1182]

Wolf's Head 10W40 will work fine. You can spend hours reading about wet-clutch oil vs diesel oil vs car oil and all the specs and moly, zinc, phosphorus.

Energy Conserving Oil=Bad
standard 10W40=good
Diesel Oil=better
Motorcycle wet-clutch oil=best

But out of standard 10W40, diesel oil, and motorcycle oil, the key thing is changing it frequently.

Diesel oil? heck my friends dad buys that 15 gallons every time hes gotta change oil in his rig and he only uses like 13 gallons, Ill try that once mom picks me up a filter.