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I have a 1979 xs1100 Special, when in high gears, i give it gas to pass, and it slips, but only at high throttle and higher gears, any thoughts.
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New set of clutch springs should solve the prob. A fairly cheap fix and easy to do on the side stand without even draining the oil.Mike Giroir
79 XS-1100 Special
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Are you aware there is an adjustment down on the clutch as well as on the cable? I would try that first. Otherwise you may need springs or new plates.buffalo
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Barnett clutch spring. Don't waste your time with EBC springs.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
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Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
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my clutch was doing the same thing because i used 10w40
when I should have used 20w50
and also what these guys say above....Steven
1981 XS 1100 LH
1979 XS 1100 SFComment
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+1 on the oil. And don't use synthetic for the same reason.1995 KZ100P
Pods, jets, pipes, cam adjuster, oil cooler
1977 Ironhead - custom build
Hot engine, custom frame, KZ front and rear, high torque starter, alternator conversion, Progressive shocks, Thunderheart wiring, Dyna ignition, oil cooler, Dakota Digital instruments, etc.
Sold all my XS's to Eastcoaster but still love to keep up with you guys. This is the best cycle forum on the web.Comment
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