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Posted by chief
 - June 17, 2010, 12:57:14 PM

Drifters have hydraulic clutches. The friction zone tends to be at the beginning of the lever pull on this sort of system... its nearly universal on all brands and models.

Hydro clutches cannot be adjusted to move the point of contact. Manufacturers provide dials on the clutch lever to allow you to adjust the percieved point of contact. You get some play in the lever that makes it easier to find the friction zone.

There are some things you can do to ensure you bike is in proper shape... check the master cylinder, ensure the level of the fluid; change and bleed the fluid as prescribed by the mfg.

Also make sure you aren't getting any clutch slippage. Not riding usually means a sticky clutch...

If you aren't a wrench it couldn't hurt to take it to a dealer and have them check the above.

Posted by ColinO
 - June 17, 2010, 12:34:46 PM

I am having the worst time finding the friction zone on my 01 Drifter 800. I tend to stall quite often when starting out.  I am not sure if it is me or the clutch?

I bought the bike used a month ago and it had 1055 miles on it.  I am the 3rd owner and the guy I brought it from didn't ride it a lot as he has another bike, as far as I know, the only thing that has been done to the bike is to have the oil changed and I could be wrong about that.

Does anyone think that it would be a good idea to bring it down to my local dealer and have them do a tune up?  Not sure if the lack of miles driven and such can affect clutch performance?

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