Clutch question

I recently picked up a 93 VFR with 57k miles. Bike seems to be loosing a bit of power and yesterday when I had my GF on back I noticed the rpms staying up when I shifted from first to second. I'm guessing my clutch is on it's way out and was wondering if stock Honda plates are the way to go or aftermarket. Also wondering about the springs. I know it has a hydro clutch so any insight would be great.

Thanks,

t

 

Hey T. I replaced my clutch last year. I think I used EBC friction plates and Honda steel ones. Though Honda plates shold be ok. I also replaced the springs on mine, but it gave it a heavier pull.

 

I used (or I should say the mechanic I go to) used Honda plates. No issues here!

BZ

 

Is it necessary to replace the steel plates as well as the friction plates? My Old '83 Ceptor will be getting a new clutch in the near future and I had planned to replace only the frictions. The pull and feel seem OK, but it will slip a little when it is in it's happy place (above 7000 rpm) at full throttle.

 

Love my Barnett, although the pull is a bit stiffer you get used to it. The crisp snap off the line is a real surprise at first so go easy or you will find the front end not steering very well off the line '

Steels are OK to reuse if they are not warped, scored or burned. Most that have been slipping for some time will be some or all of the above, but stock steels are fine so you can just get the ones you need from the dealer. Sometimes you only need to replace one or two.

If Barnett has the dimpled steels to match the Kevlar plates I would recommend them as they hold a bit of oil and prevent the plates sticking when it's been left sitting a long time. Worked like a charm on my FJ1200 and I never had the problems that some have reported with the Kevlar plates. Maybe they just didn't ride their bikes often enough.....