How long would you expect a clutch to last?

[Kevinb]

I thought my clutch was starting to slip so took my bike into Pheonix yesterday for a general check up & yes I need a new clutch after less than 12k miles!!! :o

[Scotty]

It must all those wheelies.... ::) ::) ::)

In truth I'd expect a bit more life from most bikes, dry-clutch Ducatis excepted. Yours is probably a bit of a torque-monster though...

[Mitch9128]

My old Bandit would do one every 20k, i'd done 90k when i flogged it on it's 4th clutch.

[Jon_W]

Have never changed the clutch on any of my bikes. The Sv is at 36k, and GS is on 26k.

Find 12k a little low.... :o

[BladeTriple]

25,000 on my old CBR600 and no clutch needed, Kaz a bit of a monster on her old Fireblade, 2 and a half years, 19,000 miles and no new clutch, sounds like you're eating through them like a demon

[Robf]

i've had to change cables but not clutches

[Mark_Able]

Generally our GS500's last about 17000 miles. The 125's last 20000 miles +. My old CBR600 had the clutch replaced at 50000 miles, although it probably had another 10000 miles in it. The FZ1 has got 34000 miles on it, and that's ok. Bearing in mind our bikes get a beating in the clutch department, I would say 12000 miles is bit low... :-?

[Snowy]

On the K1100RS they regularly go past the 100K mark sometimes 200K so I don't ever expect to change it in normal use. On the GS I don't know. The clutches are pretty robust but some owners have had issues with the hydraulics. Mines at 18K at present with no issues. 12K is ridiculous for a clutch. :-?

[SupeRDel]

If you are one of those riders who enjoy the big torque engines and wide bikes on from slow speeds in top gear then your clutch will be struggling under a lot of load. It pays to change down sometimes.

My XJR1300 has a second clutch spring fitted. Its common for the clutches on the older ones to start slipping. Easy fix is to buy a second diaphram clutch spring (big round one) and fit it on top of the original one. Job done and the clutch is like new again. Did mine 4 years ago.

Easy job as well. Put bike on side stand (no need to drain oil).
Remove cover. Remove 6 screws. place spring on top of other one.
Replace screws and cover.

[Kevinb]

Clutch being replaced as we speak. Kev at Pheonix did ring Yamaha but as the bike is 3 years old they wouldn't do anything. If he finds a fault he did say he would go back to Yamaha. It's nice to find a dealer that will try for you. You can't go wrong with the smaller 'family' type dealerships.

[Kevinb]

I picked the bike up from Pheonix last night and was surprised to see a nice big discount taken off my bill. The service and attention to detail was excellent & whether it's Kev, Barry or the mechanics all are a friendly bunch. I may not buy a Yamaha again, but whatever I buy I will be having it serviced there.

[Mark_Able]

Yep, couldn't agree more... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]