Clutch question

[Braenen]

I am planning a future purchase of an FJR1300 and I have a few questions about the clutch on both A and AE models. I have not been able to find a topic referencing these questions specifically:

1. How durable is the clutch? That is, manufacturing defects aside, how many miles can I expect to get out of it before replacement?

2. Does an AE wear the clutch more than, less than or the same as an A given normal driving patterns and maintenance?

3. When test driving a used FJR, what would indicate a badly worn clutch?

4. How much should a replacement cost if done by a reputable shop?

PS: Please dont dogpile the noob. Honestly, I did search but didnt find answers to these questions.

 

[Ignacio]

We have so bikes that have replaced clutches....it's hard to answer...and not something commonly asked.

Our resident mileage whore, Skooter, has 150,000+ miles and did a clutch somewhere over 100K IIRC. He did it himself.

No AE has had to have a worn clutch replaced that I remember.

I just don't think it should be an issue to worry about compared to other more common things.

 

[Braenen]

That sounds great! At least it is one less thing to worry about when looking at used previously loved FJRs.

Thanks for the quick response Ignacio!

 

[Rondo777]

To test the clutch on a used bike, pull it up to a wall, rev her up a little and release the clutch and a steady rate. You can usually tell if its slipping exsessivly. Should stall out pretty quick. Just dont let the guy your buying it from see ya doing it. He may not likey.

 

[mcatrophy]

...1. How durable is the clutch? That is, manufacturing defects aside, how many miles can I expect to get out of it before replacement?

...

My '06 has only about 9000 miles on it, but the clutch has been (ab)used quite nastily. I do a 3 mile commute through heavy stop/go traffic, often crawling below clutch engagement speed, so slipping a lot of the time. Occasionally (well, usually) hard acceleration from traffic lights (I have to get some enjoyment from the ride). Also a lot of gear changing (rarely above third, though).

I reckon my clutch must get many times the normal wear.

To the best of my knowledge, my clutch is as good as when I first got the bike. I have been expecting a clutch wear problem, but it simply hasn't happened.

I don't think you need worry.

 

[2006FJR]

Get it with a 5 year extended warranty and it will be a mute issue.

 

[meosborn]

Get it with a 5 year extended warranty and it will be a mute issue.

Meaning the issue can't talk?

 

[mcatrophy]

Get it with a 5 year extended warranty and it will be a mute issue.

Meaning the issue can't talk?

Don't go for the "mute" - "moot" unless you also go for:

Its - It's

Your - You're

Road - Rode

There - Their - They're

Plural's, the possessives apostrophe

etc, etc.

I've given up, it's a lost cause. I just try to make sense around the spelling, grammar and punctuation.

A pity, because some of these guys have amusing and useful stuff to say. You just have to interpret it into English (or even American).

Odot excepted, of course; his English I find perfectly acceptable.

 

[uctofeej]

To test the clutch on a used bike, pull it up to a wall, rev her up a little and release the clutch and a steady rate. You can usually tell if its slipping exsessivly. Should stall out pretty quick. Just dont let the guy your buying it from see ya doing it. He may not likey.

Note to self.... never sell bike to anyone from AZ wearing red tights and a cape.

 

[Rondo777]

To test the clutch on a used bike, pull it up to a wall, rev her up a little and release the clutch and a steady rate. You can usually tell if its slipping exsessivly. Should stall out pretty quick. Just dont let the guy your buying it from see ya doing it. He may not likey.

Note to self.... never sell bike to anyone from AZ wearing red tights and a cape.

I never wear the cape during a test ride, to noisy flapping around back there

 

[luvtoride]

Get it with a 5 year extended warranty and it will be a mute issue.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the clutch is a wear item & not covered by YES unless it is a warranty type issue. Is that correct?

 

[RsvlFeej]

Get it with a 5 year extended warranty and it will be a mute issue.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the clutch is a wear item & not covered by YES unless it is a warranty type issue. Is that correct?

Correct. The clutch is a wear item (although the dry-from-the-factory-clutches were fixed under warranty) and YES will no more pay for it than for new brake pads. Surprisingly inexpensive to have my clutch done (IIRC, parts were very near $100, labor another $150, or so - and this is in CA, land of exorbitant pricing). Started slipping at about 40K miles.

 

[meosborn]

Get it with a 5 year extended warranty and it will be a mute issue.

Meaning the issue can't talk?

Don't go for the "mute" - "moot" unless you also go for:

Its - It's

Your - You're

Road - Rode

There - Their - They're

Plural's, the possessives apostrophe

etc, etc.

I've given up, it's a lost cause. I just try to make sense around the spelling, grammar and punctuation.

A pity, because some of these guys have amusing and useful stuff to say. You just have to interpret it into English (or even American).

Odot excepted, of course; his English I find perfectly acceptable.

I definitely don't claim to be the best speller around. I just have this unfortunate disability that makes me think that I'm funny. That I feel the need to share it with others makes it even worse. Sorry for the interruption in the thread.

Back on subject, I have always been under the impression that a wet clutch can take a ton of abuse. My dad has told stories of walking a dirt bike 2 miles back to the truck slipping the clutch the whole way because the handlebar broke.

Of course, that was a dirtbike and probably weighed less than 1/3 of an FJR.

 

[mcatrophy]

...Back on subject, I have always been under the impression that a wet clutch can take a ton of abuse. My dad has told stories of walking a dirt bike 2 miles back to the truck slipping the clutch the whole way because the handlebar broke.

Of course, that was a dirtbike and probably weighed less than 1/3 of an FJR.

The FJR's clutch is built for its weight, and probably has more oil around to lose the heat. I'm sure it can cope with almost anything.

I can only recall one post on this forum [my recollections aren't reliable] about a worn clutch; it was a guy who'd done very high mileage.

The only problems seem to be caused by the clutch being factory assembled dry, causing dragging.

 

[Spook]

Get it with a 5 year extended warranty and it will be a mute issue.

Meaning the issue can't talk?

Don't go for the "mute" - "moot" unless you also go for:

Its - It's

Your - You're

Road - Rode

There - Their - They're

Plural's, the possessives apostrophe

etc, etc.

I've given up, it's a lost cause. I just try to make sense around the spelling, grammar and punctuation.

A pity, because some of these guys have amusing and useful stuff to say. You just have to interpret it into English (or even American).

Odot excepted, of course; his English I find perfectly acceptable.

I definitely don't claim to be the best speller around. I just have this unfortunate disability that makes me think that I'm funny. That I feel the need to share it with others makes it even worse. Sorry for the interruption in the thread.

Back on subject, I have always been under the impression that a wet clutch can take a ton of abuse. My dad has told stories of walking a dirt bike 2 miles back to the truck slipping the clutch the whole way because the handlebar broke.

Of course, that was a dirtbike and probably weighed less than 1/3 of an FJR.

ya don't have to apologize some people take them selves way toooooo seriously. A mime is a terrible thing to lose

 

[SkooterG]

The clutch on the FJR is almost indestructable. Should last indefinitely if not abused.

CLICKY HERE to see what happens when you abuse the clutch.

 

[Flyguy]

The AE should have an even longer clutch life as the YCCS system, almost by definition, prevents abuse.

 

[ALz fjr]

Braenen thanks for getting clutch questions answered. I asked the very same question about a month ago when I joined this forum,and today.I got two replies welcoming me to the forum, and four or five smartass snubs. Apparently I didn't ask the proper way, or there's too many people on here who don't know anything about FJRs,and try to appear clever? Perhaps this forum is not what I though it was. Maybe I should stick to IBA

 

[uctofeej]

Braenen thanks for getting clutch questions answered. I asked the very same question about a month ago when I joined this forum,and today.I got two replies welcoming me to the forum, and four or five smartass snubs. Apparently I didn't ask the proper way, or there's too many people on here who don't know anything about FJRs,and try to appear clever? Perhaps this forum is not what I though it was. Maybe I should stick to IBA

Hey, dude, they're not snubs. If they weren't being smartasses, it just wouldn't be an Internet forum.

Anyhoo, I responded to your thread in CFO(???).

 

[92XJXJWHEELER]

I am planning a future purchase of an FJR1300 and I have a few questions about the clutch on both A and AE models. I have not been able to find a topic referencing these questions specifically:

1. How durable is the clutch? That is, manufacturing defects aside, how many miles can I expect to get out of it before replacement?

2. Does an AE wear the clutch more than, less than or the same as an A given normal driving patterns and maintenance?

3. When test driving a used FJR, what would indicate a badly worn clutch?

4. How much should a replacement cost if done by a reputable shop?

PS: Please dont dogpile the noob. Honestly, I did search but didnt find answers to these questions.

You're too hung up on clutch life. Go Ride Have fun. FJR is awesome. When clutch is done+ replace it. Not a high dollar item