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GSX1200 Zuma clutch and temperature problem


Naim

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I have a never ending story with my Zuma.

This time I cannot figure out issue with clutch.

I did a overall maintenance on pump and piston i.e. sealants, springs etc. I also changed a brand new EBC plates and clutch pads.

When cold everything seems to be ok, afterwards the clutch starts to slip when temperature rises. At first I observed that during gear change with clutch, now I can't even accelerate coz it slips constantly on higher rpms.

Another thing is the oil temperature for e.g. today we had around 20-25 dgr cent. outside. The oil temperature oscillated between 110-115 dgr.cent. when ridding moderately. 

 

 

Posted (edited)
3 hours ago, zedhead said:

Get rid of the EBC plates and fit genuine Suzuki ones. Aftermarket plates are notoriously bad in these motors.

Its quite wierd coz I hadn't even reached 200 km on these pads...

I'm also thinking if the temperature rise might be caused by slipping clutch?

Edited by Naim
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I put new EBC in my clutch some years ago, did at most 100 miles till it for to the point I could get off the bike put it in first gear let the clutch out and give it a good hand full and the bike would not move.

For clutch plates OEM all the way.

Posted
1 hour ago, Gixer1460 said:

Your oil temp sounds way to high for 'moderate' use. Check cooler for blocked fins and if it's not an OEM one then its possibly too small / undersized!

The cooler is original, it looks fine to me. I was considering a HEL performance cooler but still can't figure out the reason for such temp. values.

Posted (edited)
2 hours ago, Captain Chaos said:

How do you know? Good quality oil temp gauge, or some chinese crap?

I bought it from Larsson, it seems decent.

But for my own sake maybe I should try putting it into boiling water to verify the indications.

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Edited by Naim
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On 7/20/2020 at 7:30 AM, Captain Chaos said:

How do you know? Good quality oil temp gauge, or some chinese crap?

I was hoping that the indications were exceeding real temp. values but it stands almost @100 centigrade at boiling point :-(

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