Crankcase Heat

[sportandroad]

The wrong oil can also be a factor. Some called "Energy Conserving" are for cars only as nthey cause a clutch slip in motor bikes.

Absolutely correct. That's so fundamental that I forgot to mention it!

Hi Guys

Thanks Camel. I understand the slipper clutch and how it works, just unsure on what you thought it may be causing relevant to the heat.

Firstly this bike definitely has now and has always had the correct oil spec. I also replaced the oil and filter when I replaced the clutch assy under warranty (steels, fibres and springs). The clutch is NOT slipping now and hasn't since the replacement. I have babied this thing for the last 5K due to the heat in the cases, fully expecting it to pull another clutch at the drop of a hat. The original fibres were not destroyed just burnt and the plates hotspotted. I still have them if you want to see them. I would not expect fibre debris to be the cause in this case.

It has not been ridden since it was stripped again and inspected by an ex Mick Hone Suzuki tech. I explained the problem and asked them to ride the bike (no one ever listens), instead they stripped and inspected the clutch without riding the bike. The result was nothing was wrong with the clutch and they do not want to pursue it. They still haven't ridden the bike. I have to pick it up this week. Sometimes you feel like you speak a different language.[/u]

A slipping clutch will definitely heat the oil. This bike shows no signs of slipping even when loaded up but still generates enormous heat on that side.

I think I will drop it down to Hones and let them have a look. My belief is that this bike has had an issue ever since new delivery.

I will let you know if I ever get an answer.

Bruce