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#1 ageing

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Posted 16 April 2009 - 05:42 PM

my mates fantic drags the clutch, i think it's 10/40 in the gearbox at the moment, is this a bit heavy for it? thanks

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Posted 16 April 2009 - 06:13 PM

I use 10 /40 and mine slips like you know what..

Is the clutch centre adjusted corectly ?? if so check you have no warped plates
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Posted 16 April 2009 - 06:40 PM

try atf and change often. it may slip when cold, If it slips when hot, the plates are worn ou
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#4 11leeh

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Posted 16 April 2009 - 06:49 PM

It takes about 2 or 3 mins for my clutch to start working . I have some castrol r4 left over from my ducati 996 is that ok to put in the gear box on a 1986 301?

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Posted 17 April 2009 - 09:51 AM

I've found nothing works better than Silkolene Light gear oil , Improved the action greatly on mine ...
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Posted 17 April 2009 - 12:17 PM

Silkolene Light gear oil gets my vote. :thumbup:





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