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**Douglas** · 07 Sep 07, 01:41 PM

I am sorry to butt in on a "domestic", but getting back to the clutch......

There is one issue which hasnt been discussed, and that is the oil. I understand that if the oil is contaminated it can cause the clutch to slip, and that certain types of fully synthetic oil can cause the problem too. I used Mobil 1 in my 600ss, but was advised that it wasnt a good idea as it can cause clutch slip. As I wasnt even into racing mopeds at the time, I didnt have a problem, but moved onto Silkolene next time.

I know that Phil620 changes his oil more frequently than recommended, so could it be the type of oil?

Zimbo knows more than me about this, so may be able to advise further

Douglas

07 Sep 07, 01:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Douglas Ducati Legend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Near Burton on Trent, but in Derbyshire! Posts: 1,148 Douglas's Gallery Bike: 2004 999 & 1999 748	I am sorry to butt in on a "domestic", but getting back to the clutch...... There is one issue which hasnt been discussed, and that is the oil. I understand that if the oil is contaminated it can cause the clutch to slip, and that certain types of fully synthetic oil can cause the problem too. I used Mobil 1 in my 600ss, but was advised that it wasnt a good idea as it can cause clutch slip. As I wasnt even into racing mopeds at the time, I didnt have a problem, but moved onto Silkolene next time. I know that Phil620 changes his oil more frequently than recommended, so could it be the type of oil? Zimbo knows more than me about this, so may be able to advise further Douglas