While Driving, I roll on the throttle and my RPM's Skyrocket


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Xanroth

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Okay, sounds stupid... "Duh, when you roll on the throttle your RPM's are supposed to skyrocket!"

No.. lol

When Im driving and I go to punch it... I roll kinda hard, but my RPM's go up 2 or 3k with just a mild roll.. with a loud rev in the engine.. but the bike doesnt go any faster... Its almost like the bike goes into neutral for a second.. but when I let off the throttle and bring it back.. its fine..

I never had any problems with the throttle (even after I wrecked).. I replaced the handlebars.. and now its happening...

Any idea's? I wish I had a Camera to wear and record it..

I tried adjusting the throttle cable, but that didnt do anything...

/sigh

-X
 
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DerekVinyard

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Clutch is definitely slipping. Adjust the lever so there is a little free play, if it still slips you need a new clutch. They aren't that expensive if you do the work yourself ( and it's easy).

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yfz6r

New Member
Says the bike is a 2011 in his info. If your clutch is already slipping you've been doing something very wrong.

How much free play is in the lever?

Get to about 15mph, put it in 3rd and gas it hard. The bike shouldn't rev much doing this. If it does, your clutch is probably dying.
 
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SkyOrDie

A slipping clutch already? Did some car oil sneak its way in there? Did you go +1 on the front sprocket and now slip the bejesus out of it when you hammer it at every stoplight? Do you ride 50,000 miles per year?

I always want to hear about operating conditions leading up to longevity issues.
 
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Chevyfazer

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yfz6r said:
Says the bike is a 2011 in his info. If your clutch is already slipping you've been doing something very wrong.

How much free play is in the lever?

Get to about 15mph, put it in 3rd and gas it hard. The bike shouldn't rev much doing this. If it does, your clutch is probably dying.
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the year of the bike makes no difference if it has a lot of miles on it. its the mileage and usage that im interested in
 
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MichaelInVenice

Lot of Class, Mostly Low
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"Replaced the handlebars" to me is a tell-tale sign and at least some work was done on or around the clutch lever. I'm guessing you've got the cable too tight and it's slipping.
 
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alaskanflyboy

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MichaelInVenice said:
"Replaced the handlebars" to me is a tell-tale sign and at least some work was done on or around the clutch lever. I'm guessing you've got the cable too tight and it's slipping.
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I'd second that thought. Besides adjusting the cable is the easiest, cheapest fix to try first; and you can do it yourself. Failing that, it's time to either take it to the shop or examine the clutch housing yourself if you're handy that way.
 
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Marthy

World Most Bad A$$ 6R
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MichaelInVenice said:
"Replaced the handlebars" to me is a tell-tale sign and at least some work was done on or around the clutch lever. I'm guessing you've got the cable too tight and it's slipping.
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Changed handlebar? Yep, a member on the FZ1 forum did the same thing few months ago. He totally toast is clutch. Change the clutch, oil... and adjust your cable properly! :bitchslap: LOL

Here you go... get one if yhose now from Solomotoparts.com They have a good sale going on. Ill do a "how too" sometime this week whenever i get my sufe cover gasket frim the stralership...
 
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Xanroth

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Sorry for the late responce :

Bike is a 2011, has less than 4500 miles on it. I dont drive hard, ever... and I always shift between 6k and 7k... never redlined it, never driven over 120mph.

I'm guessing its the clutch cable to tight.. im going to check it as soon as I go out for lunch..

Thanks for the awesome advice, and I'll get back after lunch!!

-X
 
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Chevyfazer

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yeah with that few of miles you should be seeing no issues with the clutch itself, but yes check the adjustment and let us know
 
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efforex

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6R Blackout

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Wonder where he went for lunch? Now I am hungry as well LOL:eek:
 
alaskanflyboy

alaskanflyboy

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Chevyfazer said:
Must be taking a long lunch huh?
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At least we can hope that's what he's doing. Else maybe he tried to fix it and the test ride didn't go so hot?
 

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efforex

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6R Blackout said:
Wonder where he went for lunch? Now I am hungry as well LOL:eek:
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Maybe he road tripped to get the parts after lunch.

Sounds like something i would do.
 
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