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[ByTheLake]

...next task is a slipping clutch

Assuming the clutch is adjusted, you'll probably want to swap the synthetic with a regular oil to see if that fixes the slippage.

[kartgreen]

Number one change oil to a non detergent oil such as Shell rotella and change the oil again after a few hours running time . Number two , check the clutch push rod adjuster on the left engine case is retracting completely when the clutch lever is out . There should be a gap between the barrel adjuster and the clutch pushrod . if the adjuster is tight to the pushrod your putting pressure on the clutch plates which could be enough to make them slip even though you have free play at the clutch lever . The lever free play is just between the clutch lever and the barrel adjuster arm .
Hope I made that understandable . Clutch slippage is common especially if the bikes not ridden often as well as the plates locking together . Frequent oil changes , good adjustments and frequent use will keep the clutch in good order .

[rum-rum]

i initally had synthetic oil in bike but have since changed it but have only driven bike up the street and back with regular oil.when i rebuilt the bike i had taken the clutch apart and oiled each friction plate as i put it back together.i did however use synthetic oil for this.

[VegeKev]

I've had the same prob with my CX.....friction modifiers in the oil are good for your engine....but no good for a wet clutch

I usually use Mr Honda oil in my bikes, but after reading Spokes suggestion, I'm going to try the straight 30 weight diesel oil.

Kev

[rum-rum]

thanks kart for info on clutch.i adjusted the clutch on the left engine case so that the pushrod was loose.. before with the clutch lever with lots of slack the pushrod was still tight.this was my problem...thanks kart and everyone else....drove up and dowm the street in all gears with no clutch slippage....