[Luisin]

It happens again, this morning I was box by two cars and trying to get out I gun down the gas to move out of a dificult situation an dcluthc slip. We where up shifting was on 3 gear reaching 38mph when accelerate, shift to 4 at 45 and slip again. later on red light take off hard on gas and no slip on any gears. I know my classic 1600 don't need clutch, but maybe stronger pressure plate? whats your oppinions:-o :-o :-o Ps. I know the 1600 vulcan classic is a cruiser not a drag or racing bike but I want it to respond with no laging.

 

[northernman]

maybe its out of adjustment?

wrong oil?

worn out?

or you get it too hot at times and its slipping?

 

[Z-In-Jax]

buy a Barnett spring from your local independent bike shop. Pretty simple install if you have any mechanical abilities. The clutch on the 1500/1600 almost never go out...

The Barnett part number is 502-00-01025 by the way... That is for the heavy duty version...

good luck..

 

[Luisin]

buy a Barnett spring from your local independent bike shop. Pretty simple install if you have any mechanical abilities. The clutch on the 1500/1600 almost never go out...

The Barnett part number is 502-00-01025 by the way... That is for the heavy duty version...

good luck..

 

[2thdr]

Another possibility is that you are using an automotive oil that has "energy saving additives" that will cause a motorcycle wet clutch to slip.

 

[Luisin]

Thanks for your info. Was looking at Gadge's Fix page they post a fix to this spring problem, They recomend use Mean streak spring. Any comment on this

 

[Luisin]

maybe its out of adjustment?

wrong oil?

worn out?

or you get it too hot at times and its slipping?

No!! I always use kawa oil and cluth don't slip with normal use I ride daily

 

[2thdr]

No!! I always use kawa oil and cluth don't slip with normal use I ride daily

Well good...just hoping it was an easier fix that replacing the spring. Good luck with your repair!

 

[Z-In-Jax]

The Barnett HD is basically the same as the Mean Streak spring. In our experience the Barnett HD is a little more heavy duty...

 

[NewRoadie]

NOTE: When using a heavier clutch spring you may notice a heavier pull at the clutch lever.

 

[Sick Tom]

Is the cable hanging up?

 

[BillyBobby]

The 1500 Mean Streak (has to be the 1500 MS) spring is a nice improvement without a big increase in lever pull. part # 92145-1449

 

[wynnbricky]

I did the mean streak spring and judges washers a few months ago and I love it. He is a good guy and will walk you through any questions. My 1600 classis kept sliping and I kept changing oil type with some results. I did the whole job alone in 4 hrs.

 

[Luisin]

I did the mean streak spring and judges washers a few months ago and I love it. He is a good guy and will walk you through any questions. My 1600 classis kept sliping and I kept changing oil type with some results. I did the whole job alone in 4 hrs.

Hey I'm back Want to clarify: Your clutch keep sliping after changing spring? That's something really tuff, right.

 

[wynnbricky]

the clutch is much better than new! it could not be better, the MS spring and the washer combo gives grab at any speed that I never had before.

Hey I'm back Want to clarify: Your clutch keep sliping after changing spring? That's something really tuff, right.

 

[pcarrell]

I did the meanstreak spring aand two part holders in my drifter and it's made a world of difference. I'd never done that job before, but even at that, it only took me about 3 hours, taking my time.

A chart of part numbers is here: Vulcan Drifter Riders - Kawasaki Vulcan Drifter Motorcyle Accessories and Information

 

[pcarrell]

I did the mean streak spring and judges washers a few months ago and I love it. He is a good guy and will walk you through any questions. My 1600 classis kept sliping and I kept changing oil type with some results. I did the whole job alone in 4 hrs.

A similar problem was talked about here: Product and Vendor Reviews - Clutch Slip/Dragging after clutch replacement