slipping clutch
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Topic: slipping clutch
Posted By: too fast
Subject: slipping clutch
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 16:17
| Changed the plugs, plug leads and caps which got rid of the flashing EFI on the dash and got rid of the misfire too, but now the clutch slips. Did it before so I changed the steel and friction plates which I guess didn't cure it. Disconnected the vacuum tube which made no difference. I reckon thinner oil may help, what oil should I be using 10/40 or 5/30 semi or fully sinthetic? |
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Posted By: Stevex
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 16:57
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I know a lot of people use semi, but I've used full synth without problems for a couple of years as that's what the PO put in my Gen 1 Tuono. Whichever you use I'd suggest sticking with the recommended 15w/50 viscocity. ------------- People say I don't know Jack Sh1t; but I do, he lives next door. |
Posted By: Spoonz
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 17:13
| Depends what it has run historically. If it’s spent it’s life on semi which is likely as that’s oem it will likely slip on full unless the pads are changed. Occasionally u get away with switching it but semi is the safest way if you not sure what it had before. |
Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 18:54
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Have you changed the levers at all or have the pin in the lever too far out? If it's resting on the master plunger it can create slip. I only ever run semi 10/40 on any of the bikes even the race bike with a proper slipper fitted. If in doubt of what to look at check with Griff as some full synths are okay ------------- Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020 www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apworkshops.co.uk |
Posted By: too fast
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 19:04
| Cheers, Fibre plates were just done. I thought I might get away with an oil change, but I fear the notching on the basket and hub is the rear problem, but new ones are not available anymore, and all the used ones are as bad as mine, although they are the same as rsv/tuono/futura items.Who is Griff? is he on here? |
Posted By: wigginsjp
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 19:09
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Normally I'd say no but he has come back on tonight! Long overdue. He is Fusebox on here but more importantly the owner of Aprilia Performance and this site. Numbers at the top. Will help you out without hesitation ------------- Aprilia RSVR Factory 2007 V2 1060cc Big Bore Aprilia RSVR Factory 2004 Race Bike Kawasaki ZX10R 2007 Race Bike Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory 2020 www.apriliaperformance.co.uk www.apworkshops.co.uk |
Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 19:14
 Like asking a guitar player who Eric Clapton or Jimi Hendrix are
 ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |
too fast wrote:Posted By: too fast
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 19:21
| too late tonight, I will ring him tomorrow, cheers |
Posted By: legend88
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 19:30
6 years on here and you don't know Griff! Methinks you have not spent enough time on here
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Posted By: IanG
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2019 at 21:17
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Mind you,to be fair Griff has left us pretty much alone for the last few years ------------- www.apworkshops.co.uk www.apriliaforum.co.uk www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk Looking forward to the next track day |