Clutch slip at high rpms?

So i was out riding the other day and i was toying with my uncle. he rides a gsxr 600. I was going from 4th to 5th gear at very close to red line and when i shifted my clutch slipped for a lil bit and then i had all my power back. Its only done this once to me. whats up with this?

 

check your cable, make sure it has no tension on it when the lever is released. if thats good, its going to need a clutch.

 

Are you using a good MC oil or car oil?

 

Your Clutch Adjustment might be too tight.

You might be getting "Close" to "Needing" New Clutches.

Normal. Especially hot-dogging an old clutch.

 

I second Rick completely. Assuming your cable is adjusted right (and I think it is, a stretching cable would keep the clutch from disengaging, and this seems the first time you've had a problem), slip at redline from 4th to 5th does indicate a need for a new clutch, eventually. Only your preference can say when you will actually spend the money and take the time to replace the clutch, and the usable range is quite wide. I just bought a bike that needed a new clutch. I could pop the clutch slightly above idle and have a nice smooth start. Forget about maintaining speed on the freeway! It took me a minute to realize how bad it was. I'm new to bikes.

 

Well im getting a new bike soon a 98 FZR 600 with 9k original miles and its all original so i maybe selling old red(my seca) if i dont sell her i will keep her around and work on her in my down time. Like my clutch for instance witch really is my only problem if indeed i may need a new one.

 

How many miles on the bike? That will tell us a lot.

 

Buy fuel stabilizer and a battery tender- - exercise her at least monthly.

 

There is 14,750 miles on the seca

 

I had a slippage problem with my bike, I replaced the tension springs and that fixed the slippage. Don't know if it'll work for you but its cheaper that a new clutch.

 

It all depends on how well the Bike was maintained and how the Bike was ridden.

Real hard riding and letting the Oil Level get low will take its toll on the Clutch.
Also, riding hard and putting alot of work on the Clutch will lessen its working life.

At under 15,000 I'd try adjusting the Clutch Cable to make sure that its not too taunt.
Use the Locking Wheel and Thumb Screw adjuster at the Clutch Perch to let you back-off enough so that the Throw-Out Lever has Play and then Tighten it until the Throw-Out Lever does not move... BUT is NOT Pulled.

 

I tend to agree; at only 14.5K it's most likely not worn out unless somebody really thrashed the bike.

If the bike sat for a long period (or periodS) of time, it could simply be all gummed up. Or the friction pads themselves could be starting to crumble.

It would be worth having a look; disassemble, clean, inspect and measure.

Start with a proper cable lube and adjustment though.

 

my bike has "needed" a clutch for 2 seasons now. i dont push it hard enough for it to have become a problem yet. i will probably put a clutch pack in it this season, and as mentioned before stiffer springs are always a good idea (but do result in a harder pull)

 

My bike has 15k on it and slipped like you said yours did just recently, I adjusted it a bit at the motor and what a difference, the fist time I dumped the clutch I thought I was going to pull the bars back at me. Glad they were tight.