08 Gsxr 1000 clutch

jyoung8j · 4/25/15, 6:51 AM

So whats everyone using? I burnt mine up last night running 2nd and i believe its a stock one... Where is best place to get one and fastest shipping? J

DAD · 4/25/15, 8:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jyoung8j

So whats everyone using? I burnt mine up last night running 2nd and i believe its a stock one... Where is best place to get one and fastest shipping? J

J

Sounds like you have a clutch free travel adjustment problem. Clutches in 1000cc Midgets don't come under much abuse and should last forever if adjusted properly.

Drop your oil pan and clean it real good>>>also drop your pick up and clean it also>>back flush it. Change your oil and filter>>>> that fiber will destroy an engine very quickly. Might want to change your filter again after the next race and top up oil.

Any large cycle shop would have the parts you need and they all ship about the same>>>sounds like you need next day air for next week. While you don't need high performance parts>>a high performance kit like Barnes might be cheaper than OEM.

You did replace the hydraulic clutch right? Check and doble check your free travel at the leaver.

Honest Dad himself

jyoung8j · 4/25/15, 8:21 AM

Dad, Yea i put it on a cable.. Idk im def not a clutch guru lol but i def struggle to take off and dnt feel like it had a bunch of play in the handle.. Hopefully i can get the parts and my bud tht builds drag bikes can help me put all back together.. just did the oil thur too... err just my luck lol

mini27 · 4/25/15, 8:23 AM

what oil where you using.

jyoung8j · 4/25/15, 9:28 AM

rotella t 15w40

Hotrod24m · 4/25/15, 10:02 AM

We ran roetella in a 600 had same issue cleaned pan and oil system changed to amsoil 10 40 new clutch and it was perfect clutch fiber don't like rotella .good luck

TQ29m · 4/25/15, 10:24 AM

Castrol doesn't recommend their GTX for oil bath clutch use either, but I believe they make an oil for bikes. Bob

bobby01 · 4/25/15, 10:26 AM

Sounds to me you are using a oil that is not designed for 4 stroke motorcycle. There are lots of good brands out there with everybody having there favorite one. I have used Valvoline 20W50 4 stroke motorcycle in my R1 Yamaha with absolutely no clutch or engine trouble whatsoever.
Stock clutches are more than good enough for 1000 cc midget. Just remember plenty of free travel and use a motor oil that is designed for a 4 stroke motorcycle not car, truck or ATV and you will not have any trouble.
Bobby Layne

DAD · 4/25/15, 11:08 AM

We have used a whole lot of different performance oils in our car. Both automotive and motorcycle, with no ill effects on the clutch. Motorcycle oil designed for wet clutches has a friction modifier in it much like is used in anti lock rear ends and automatic transmissions. It actually aids in allowing the paper of the clutch linings slip just a little bit when engaging.

Ever driven a posi-traction that needed the additive in it>>>> they tend to chatter and snap and bang when going around turns, a little 2 ounce squirt bottle of friction additive fixes it right up. We even use rear end posi-trac friction modifier stuff in Ford automatic transmissions when they chatter on the 2-3 up-shifts.

I would not worry about the oil I would worry about adjustment of the clutch cable>>>also a dragging>>sticking>>or binding cable can also cause you a lot of grief.

Honest Dad himself

Mike M 67 · 4/25/15, 12:24 PM

We always use Valvoline 20w50 motorcycle oil for wet clutch, Never ever had an issue. Ran 03, 08 GSXR 1000 MOTORS.

DAD is right about clutch adjustment. Very important.

4/25/15, 10:24 AM	#7
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,203	Castrol doesn't recommend their GTX for oil bath clutch use either, but I believe they make an oil for bikes. Bob __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

4/25/15, 6:51 AM	#1 08 Gsxr 1000 clutch
jyoung8j Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 287	So whats everyone using? I burnt mine up last night running 2nd and i believe its a stock one... Where is best place to get one and fastest shipping? J

4/25/15, 8:21 AM	#3 Re: 08 Gsxr 1000 clutch
jyoung8j Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 287	Dad, Yea i put it on a cable.. Idk im def not a clutch guru lol but i def struggle to take off and dnt feel like it had a bunch of play in the handle.. Hopefully i can get the parts and my bud tht builds drag bikes can help me put all back together.. just did the oil thur too... err just my luck lol

4/25/15, 8:23 AM	#4 Re: 08 Gsxr 1000 clutch
mini27 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 230	what oil where you using.

4/25/15, 9:28 AM	#5 Re: 08 Gsxr 1000 clutch
jyoung8j Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 287	rotella t 15w40

4/25/15, 10:02 AM	#6
Hotrod24m Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 26	We ran roetella in a 600 had same issue cleaned pan and oil system changed to amsoil 10 40 new clutch and it was perfect clutch fiber don't like rotella .good luck

4/25/15, 10:26 AM	#8 Re: 08 Gsxr 1000 clutch
bobby01 Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 128	Sounds to me you are using a oil that is not designed for 4 stroke motorcycle. There are lots of good brands out there with everybody having there favorite one. I have used Valvoline 20W50 4 stroke motorcycle in my R1 Yamaha with absolutely no clutch or engine trouble whatsoever. Stock clutches are more than good enough for 1000 cc midget. Just remember plenty of free travel and use a motor oil that is designed for a 4 stroke motorcycle not car, truck or ATV and you will not have any trouble. Bobby Layne

4/25/15, 12:24 PM	#10
Mike M 67 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 256	We always use Valvoline 20w50 motorcycle oil for wet clutch, Never ever had an issue. Ran 03, 08 GSXR 1000 MOTORS. DAD is right about clutch adjustment. Very important.