95% of clutch issues can be traced back to improper adjustment. Its best to adjust the clutch while the engine is hot. Why, because the clutch plates will be compressed more pulling more tension.
Since the clutch Freeplay is a fairly small range. If its adjusted cold. And then the bike warms up to operating temp sometimes the free play will be taken all the way up as the clutch plates get tighter.
Also, another possible issue is that with the slipper clutch and RPM increases, the clutch plates are forced tighter, if the Freeplay isn't there, they move tighter and slip wearing out he clutch.
The first 500-1000 miles the clutch may have to be initially adjusted several times, due to cable and the clutch plates breaking in.
Since the clutch Freeplay is a fairly small range. If its adjusted cold. And then the bike warms up to operating temp sometimes the free play will be taken all the way up as the clutch plates get tighter.
Also, another possible issue is that with the slipper clutch and RPM increases, the clutch plates are forced tighter, if the Freeplay isn't there, they move tighter and slip wearing out he clutch.
The first 500-1000 miles the clutch may have to be initially adjusted several times, due to cable and the clutch plates breaking in.
