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Just wondering if there's any simple test you can do to see if you need clutchs? Iv heard if you can take off in 3rd or 4rth gear that's a good sign you need some clutchs
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start the bike, put it in first or second gear, press the rear brake and release the clutch slowly. If the engine shuts off, the clutch is still good, but if the engine is still running, you need a new clutch.
If the bikes RPMs go up when you step on your rear break you need a new clutch.
Also, for longer clutch life, change your clutch springs every couple of months. It doesn't seem like a big thing but it really helps and for around 15 bucks its worth the price. They are under tension the entire time and if left in for a prolonged period of time they wont work as good as new ones.
I am not a big clutch user but I can tell the difference when new springs are installed.
You should also check your basket, inner and outer and the clutch hub. If they are all grooved up you will need to either file them down or replace them with new ones.
Good luck man
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