WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF A BURNT MOTORCYCLE CLUTCH?

The clutch on a motorcycle is what the rider uses to change gears as he rides. Clutches can burn out, which basically means that they wear out and no longer work the way that they should. The clutch works by causing friction between two metal plates that have grooves. When these grooves get worn down, it causes the clutch not to work as well.

Defective Clutch

• If the motorcycle clutch is defective in any way, it will not work properly. A defective clutch will cause the motorcycle to either simply stop working or to burn out due to improper wear. If this is the case, you will generally notice it within the first ride or first few rides.

Regular Wear and Tear

• A rider can do everything properly with motorcycle and clutch maintenance, but most things wear out or wear down eventually, and so too will the motorcycle clutch. Ensuring your clutch is adjusted correctly and lubricated is important, but the clutch will still wear out, depending on the use of the motorcycle. The general time frame to check or change the clutch is about 50,000 miles.

Driver Error

• If a rider “rides” the clutch, she will wear it out faster than normal. Riding the clutch means that the rider keeps the clutch pushed in a little on a constant basis, which will weaken the clutch, the springs and other parts on the clutch. The clutch on a motorcycle is on the handlebars of the bikeas opposed to a car, which has the clutch next to the brake pedal on the floor. A motorcycle rider who keeps his fingers pushing on the clutch lever is riding the clutch.

Steep or Rough Terrain

• If the primary area that the motorcycle is used in is hilly or rough and causes a lot of starting and stopping, it will cause the clutch to burn out faster. Shifting up and down, depending on ascending or descending landscape, makes the clutch work harder and more often.

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07.17.13

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HOW TO INSTALL SLIP-ON EXHAUSTS ON SPORTBIKES

Slip-on exhaust kits are a great addition to any sport bike. In addition to being very easy to install, they usually provide great power and speed boosts to the bike, as well as great exhaust sound. Installing these products takes only minutes, and can be done by nearly anyone.

Things You’ll Need

• Phillips screwdriver
• Standard socket wrench set
• Standard end wrench set

Instructions

1. Remove the exhaust clamp from the slip-on exhaust kit. Slide it down the open end of the exhaust tubing. Let it simply hang there, as it will be used shortly.
2. Place the new slip-on exhaust muffler over the tip of the exhaust tubing and slowly slide it on.
3. Twist the new muffler until its top mount lines up with the mounting bracket on the sportbike’s frame.
4. Use the included bolt, washer and nut to secure the new muffler to the mounting bracket. Take an end wrench and hold the nut in place on the inner side of the mounting bracket. Tighten the bolt using a socket wrench.
5. Slide the exhaust clamp up to the end of the slip-on exhaust. Place the clamp about half on the new muffler and half on the exhaust tubing.
6. Tighten the exhaust clamp using a phillips screwdriver. Be sure to get the clamp as tight as possible.