exwifeschewtoy Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Hello, I just got done putting on a new chain front and rear sprocket and then used Honda Lube on top of that. I had also installed a clutch disc incorrectly as well. I had the first clutch disc on last....got mixed up when stacking them. So after sorting out the wrong order of discs, the clutch worked great. I also had an issue with the clutch slave cylinder as well and resolved that too. I had to bleed the crap out of it to get a firm lever pull. So here I am a happy camper. Everything is fixed, plastics on, bike shinned up real good, and off I went. Had a great ride for about 25 minutes through town. Even loved the feel of the 82lb Barrett Green springs I added to my clutch. Wasn't a new clutch, everything was in spec so I roughed up the steel plates with steel wool and reinstalled them. Drove through town, lots of stop and go. Got on the freeway to go home a different route. After about 4 miles or so, I smell this burning smell at about 80mph. I slow down to 65 and continue on....no smell, only lasted about 2 seconds. Once Home I saw white grease from the new chain slung everywhere, so that would explain the burning smell. thanks Joel update - took it out for at least 20 miles on multiple back roads and highways. Shifts great up and down. Love the pull of the new springs not too stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted June 1, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2018 No way you could smell anything from your bike at 80mph unless your head was somewhere near your crotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exwifeschewtoy Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 38 minutes ago, VFROZ said: No way you could smell anything from your bike at 80mph unless your head was somewhere near your crotch. That's what I thought but it came right into my helmet and smelled like burning tires. What do you care if I like my head in my crotch? thanks Joel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Philois1984 Posted June 1, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2018 Are you sure it was coming from your bike? As a truck driver I often smell burning rubber and think oh shit I have a flat, nine times out of ten it’s a vehicle in front or passing in the opposite direction, I agree it’s pretty hard to smell your own bike at speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFROZ Posted June 1, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 1, 2018 1 hour ago, exwifeschewtoy said: What do you care if I like my head in my crotch? I don't. I'm just jealous. 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exwifeschewtoy Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 15 minutes ago, Philois1984 said: Are you sure it was coming from your bike? As a truck driver I often smell burning rubber and think oh shit I have a flat, nine times out of ten it’s a vehicle in front or passing in the opposite direction, I agree it’s pretty hard to smell your own bike at speed. No there is no way to be sure, but after you just install a clutch for the first time, it is hard to think it is coming from somebody else's ride. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRUNNER Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 I would check the overflow drains . Sometimes when doing work on your bike they become loose, they run close to the exhaust . You would have no idea they are burning other then smelling it . They dont do much other they getting ride of overflow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exwifeschewtoy Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 3 hours ago, VFRUNNER said: I would check the overflow drains . Sometimes when doing work on your bike they become loose, they run close to the exhaust . You would have no idea they are burning other then smelling it . They dont do much other they getting ride of overflow Never hear of over-flow drains.....gonna have to check the manual on that one. Thanks for the tip. Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soichiro Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 oil from clutch cover being off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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