new clutch

[fabiostar]

i noticed the last track day i done the clutch was starting to slip in the higher gears after a few laps? iv just ordered a new EBC plate set and heavy duty springs.. anybody else use these at all? im hoping its just a straight forward plate change or is it a whole bleeding the clutch faff??

[tony.mon]

Kevlar or ordinary?
I run the kevlar, seems to cope with the extra power ok, but still locks up under fast pullaways.

[popkat]

I would only use standard plates, but if it's only just started slipping heavy duty spring will probably be all it needs, the plates should be fine. You could check then with a vernier when you take them out, but unless you've done huge mileage I doubt they're worn. Also use a semi synthetic oil not fully, I'm not saying the oil would be the problem (don't turn it into an oil thread peeps) but fully might not be as nice to the clutch as semi

[fabiostar]

its just turned 30k and i dont abuse the clutch. just noticed it in the higher gears. i also suspect oil but il be changing it anyhow and as you say il check the plates when i remove them. at worst il have a spare set for the future. iv ordered the normal EBC cork set and the 10% heavier springs.

[VTRDark]

You would be better off putting fresh fluid in and bleeding as a simple bleed can make a big difference. You will want to refit the clutch while it is not under hydraulic pressure as you may have issues with the pushrod/lifter and bolting down the pressure plate. You could simply remove the clutch lever or tie it back and remove/loosen off the sprocket cover so the pressure is released off the pushrod. Oh... and if you change the clutch whilst on the sidestand you dont have to drain any oil.

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