Thread: Ninja 250R/500R
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Old 06-10-2005   #110 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by CuppaJava
dbastian - Does it creep like that all the time, or only at start up? It's pretty common when you first start the bike. Next time you start it, pull the clutch in and hold it in for a minute or so before you put in gear. If it doesn't do it, then it's normal. It's got a "wet" (oil bathed) clutch, and it creeps until the oil gets between the plates.

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Tom
Mine creeps all the time, warm or cold. The clutch always grabs fine, no sense of slippage even after an all day stop and go ride. I wonder if it's just my ancient gearbox......
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