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**Sumaspikey** · 02 Apr 08, 07:26 PM

Hi all! Newbie alert!!

I've just purchased my first big bike, namely a 600ss with 37k on an M plate. Its a great looking bike and is gona take some getting used to! I am' however, having a few issues. They are issues i should really take up with the shop i bought it from, but it was a trade sale and sold as seen.

Firstly, the clutch slips under load at high revs. It almost catches me by surprise when it happens as its pretty sudden.

Secondly, there is a white liquid smear on the inside on the oil level glass. What could this be?

Thirdly, the engine seems unusually loud/tappy. Its a very metallic sound and does not stop when the clutch lever is pulled in. The tapping does however seem less noticable once taken up off idle to a fast idle. Could this be tappets?

Thats it for now i think!

i hope!

Any help greatly appreciated!

02 Apr 08, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sumaspikey Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove Posts: 46 Bike: 1994 Ducati M600 SS	A few issues with a recently purchased 600ss Hi all! Newbie alert!! I've just purchased my first big bike, namely a 600ss with 37k on an M plate. Its a great looking bike and is gona take some getting used to! I am' however, having a few issues. They are issues i should really take up with the shop i bought it from, but it was a trade sale and sold as seen. Firstly, the clutch slips under load at high revs. It almost catches me by surprise when it happens as its pretty sudden. Secondly, there is a white liquid smear on the inside on the oil level glass. What could this be? Thirdly, the engine seems unusually loud/tappy. Its a very metallic sound and does not stop when the clutch lever is pulled in. The tapping does however seem less noticable once taken up off idle to a fast idle. Could this be tappets? Thats it for now i think! i hope! Any help greatly appreciated!