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Originally Posted by
XT Donkey86
So when it "overheated" I slowly lost the ability to use the clutch almost felt like the cable had snapped ?
What if anything should i check ?
its only after a service only 450 miles on the trip
And is there anywhere of preventing it again ?
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It is not unheard of for this to happen with cable operated wet clutches.
It is usually due to the whole clutch pack expanding due to extreme heat build up, which causes the free play to gradually disappear as the expansion takes place. This in turn causes the clutch plates to begin disengaging and clutch slip to start. Eventually the slip will get worse until the clutch becomes fully disengaged.
Making sure the clutch has the correct free play is the main preventative measure, but making sure the oil is good and of the correct spec is also important.
If these symptoms ever happen (usually in stop-start riding on a hot day), then stop the bike and let it cool down. Nine times out of ten there will be no lasting clutch damage done. If you soldier on with the clutch pack overheated, expanding and slipping you will eventually fry the clutch plates. Dialling in more free play can help get you limp home gingerly, but won't fix it.