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Clutch-less shifts probably hurt the clutch less than actually using it. Could be plates, just as likely tired clutch springs. It's easy enough to check mate - if you're really lazy (like me) you might get away with laying the bike on the side and not draining the oil to open it up and check.
By the by, if they're flat, I almost never order new steel plates - total waste of cash. Springs and friction plates almost always does the job.
Jung-
Is that only true of particular bikes? I thought the whole idea of a wet clutch was that it’s for constant use, so to avoid clutchless shifts?
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Solid shout.
Hate to say it, but this will be as minimal effort as can be, was too fucking cold to be tearing the block apart. I'm really hoping I just screwed up the pushrod adjustment. If not, I guess it's time to get at that basket.I reckon it's just friction plates as the slip only seems to occur above a certain RPM.
pdlouche
Chak
Right, so I replaced the worn drive recently as it was buggered and the rubber o ring was shot. Bike was fine until a few days ago when clutch just stated slipping at around 4k on 1st/2nd. The bike has around 72k on it, is it likely the plates have said goodbye or should I start from the bottom up and check my setup.
How likely are clutch plates to wear out on a 650? I do tend to clutchless shift when occasion arises. Have I screwed the pooch?
@pdlouche Congrats!