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clutch slipping

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by chadly89, May 26, 2008.

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    i have a 81 xj550r seca and its got a new clutch cabe and it is adjusted correctly, i think, and when i drive it hard in the higher rpm's 9-11 and if i shift using the clutch and get on it again WOT it will slip and i have to let off and get back on it again, if i shift without the clutch if will shift and hold fine till about 100mph then when i put it in 5th and tuck down and open it up it the rpm's will go up about 1k and it won't accelerate, then i have to let off and go again, but at slower speeds and rpm's all 6 gears hold and work fine
     
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    What kind of oil are you using?

    Any oil that's got "Energy Conserving" on the label can cause clutch slipping.
     
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    what would be an oil that anyone would recamend?, keep in mind i ride this thing hard
     
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    I use Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10w-40 in both my R6 and my Seca.

    It's a motorcycle-specific synthetic and will handle any abuse you give your bike.
     
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