Question for the mechanically inclined.

[Kassofcmb]

Oh the joys of buying a used busa!

When I really crank the throttle for some heavy acceleration @ about 6000-7000 rpm the bike lurches and sounds like something is slipping. Sounds like the rpm's spike for a second then returns to normal. Sometimes multiple times in one pull.

Is this my clutch and if not what do you think it is?

 

[GPW]

Clutch or wheel slip

 

[Big D]

Clutch or wheel slip

+1

How does your rear tire look?

D

 

[Kassofcmb]

Got plenty of tread, probably only 1000 miles on tire.

So i guess how in depth is a clutch replacement. I am pretty handy (do my own oil, did my own fork seals , and other various wrench turning)?

 

[GPW]

Simple stuff it all comes off in one order and should return in the same order. You may just need to get a new clutch pack or you may need just the fibers...pull the clutch look for bluing, then messure the complete clutch stack.

 

[Kassofcmb]

as long as I am at it I think I'll buy a performance set up. Thanks a bunch and I'll be back with more ?'s should I get stumped.

 

[GPW]

as long as I am at it I think I'll buy a performance set up. Thanks a bunch and I'll be back with more ?'s should I get stumped.

Use the manual if you get stumped...its an easy task.

 

[Mr Bogus]

Does this only happen in a particular gear? say 2nd only?

 

[trojan2k]

Have you checked the teeth on the sprocket? They can get worn down and slip under power.

 

[Kassofcmb]

oh good call I'll check it

 

[Projekt]

Clutch will take care of it.

 

[GPW]

If you were jumping teeth on a sprocket you would know it.

 

[Mr Brown]

Soak the fibers in oil for at least half an hour before you install them.

 

[turbobusa2000]

Soak the fibers in oil for at least half an hour before you install them.

Why?

 

[Mr Brown]

I'm not sure of the physics involved, but they will burn up much quicker if you don't.

 

[turbobusa2000]

I'm not sure of the physics involved, but they will burn up much quicker if you don't.

Why not just let the motor do it. It is a wet clutch after all.

Guess I'll try that next time.