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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 25 2011, 08:57 PM (441 Views) | |
| arryskintas | Jul 25 2011, 08:57 PM Post #1 |
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I have a 1995zx6r,town riding and quick pull aways bike seems fine,seems over 60mph if you crack it open the engine just revs but goes nowhere ( all noise no action ),been told clutch could be on way out! anyone offer any advice . |
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| GreenZX10Guy | Jul 26 2011, 08:31 AM Post #2 |
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Clutch yes but NEVER use full synthetic oil |
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| zmax motorsports | Jul 26 2011, 08:57 AM Post #3 |
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have you tried adjusting the clutch? ive run synthetic oil in my big bore kaws for more than 30 years without a clutch issue ,my old 1327 used to run 6.18 in the 1/8 mile without a bar on back.just me laying over the bars ,slipping the clutch to try and keep the front wheel withing 12" of the ground for first 100' and lots of fast praying!
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| snakey drakey | Jul 26 2011, 02:11 PM Post #4 |
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clutch for sure, on my bike i changed the springs, clutch plates and metal plates, if one is burnt then it will get worse. dont forget to soak new plates in oil for at least 6 hours or they will probably burn straight away. |
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| zmax motorsports | Jul 26 2011, 10:19 PM Post #5 |
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if the clutch cant be adjusted anymore pull the clutch apart. check the steel plates on a flat piece of glass,if theyre still flat and you have access to a glass beading cabinet clean them up with some glass beads this will help oil stick to them better. i personally prefer stock/oem fiber plates if you can get them. if the springs still measure ok reuse them,those heavy ass aftermarket springs are hard on the old hands not to mention cables
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| Mike Folks | Jul 27 2011, 12:33 AM Post #6 |
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Best Oils To Use In Your Bike (Just My Opinion) Engine oil : The commercial grade oils are clearly superior to the mass market oils. For the best protection in your bike or car, use Shell Rotella Synthetic, available at Wal-Mart in blue containers . For the best petroleum oil you can buy, get Shell Rotella T, Mobil Delvac 1300, or Chevron Delo 400, available at any auto parts store. On the back of most oil cans is a circular stamp with the certification. Avoid oils that say "energy conserving" in the bottom half of the donut. These oils contain friction modifier additives that could cause clutch slipping over time. The EPA mandated certain gas mileage, so the auto makers turned to the oil manufacturers who came up with friction modifiers of the oil to meet these new standards. All XXw-20 and XXw-30 oils are energy conserving, and should not be used in your motorcycle. Don't buy any oil additives like STP or Slick-50. Here's several listings on all about oil justifying these conclusions. The Recommended Synthetic Oils : Shell Rotella Synthetic 5w-40 Delvac 1 Synthetic 5w-40 Mobil-1 SUV/Truck Synthetic 5w-40 AMSOil AMF Synthetic (pricey, but it’s your money) 10w-40 Golden Spectro Synthetic 10w-50 Motul 5100 Synthetic 10w-40 Mobil-1 Synthetic 15w-50 Mobil-1 MX4T Synthetic The best synthetics are: (in no particular order) Shell Rotella-T Synthetic 5w-40 (blue container, not white), gallon at Wal-Mart. Mobil Delvac-1 5w-40 (grey container, not black), gallon at Petro stations, gallon at Farm and Fleet. Mobil-1 SUV 5w-40, qt anywhere. AMSOil AMF 10w-40 synthetic motorcycle oil. (again, pricey) Golden Spectro Supreme, (no price). Motul 5100 Ester, (no price). Mobil-1 automotive oils all contain small amounts of moly - about 100 to 200 ppm. This can cause clutch slippage in some motorcycles. I've only heard of this being a problem in h***a Shadows. For temperatures below -40, I strongly recommend either Mobil-1 0w-30 or the Canadian Shell 0w-40 Rotella. At these temperatures, your car is your life. Using cheap or incorrect oil is risking your life. For temperatures below -55c, -65f, stay home. Really. The Recommended Petroleum Oils Chevron Delo 400 15w-40 Delvac 1300 15w-40 Shell Rotella 15w-40 The best petroleum oils are: (in no particular order) Chevron Delo 400 15w-40 (blue container) gallon at any auto parts store, gallons at Costco. Mobil Delvac 1300 15w-40 (black container) gallon at any auto parts store, gallons at Sam's Club. Shell Rotella-T 15w-40 (white container) gallon at Wal-Mart or any auto parts store, gallons at Sam's Club. Castrol 15w-40 (Green container) gallon at Wal-Mart or any auto parts store, gallons at Sam’s club. If you live in another country, you'll have to do a bit of research to decide on an oil. Generally, any oil certified for use in a late model Volks wagon or Mercedes turbo diesel is a good choice. Another good idea is to go to a truck stop and ask the truckers about brands. Rotella is marketed all over the world, but in other countries it's called Rotella or Rimola or Helix Ultra, and the formulation may be a bit different, depending on local climate and preferences. It will likely also be a lot more expensive than it is here. |
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