How long did your clutch last ? - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

clue97 · 04-08-2012, 11:37 AM

I have a 2007 Shadow spirit 750DC with 31677 miles on it. The clutch is not slipping yet but I can no longer get adjustment I want so I'm having it replaced.
I just wanted to know what folks have been getting out of a clutch ? I know it will vary depending on how folks use them but I'm still interested in seeing mileage vs years on the road.

Thanks,

Clue

MudholeMike · 04-08-2012, 11:39 AM

I've got close to 46,000 original miles on my Aero and no problem whatsoever with the clutch.

Earthling789 · 04-08-2012, 12:01 PM

1985 model here... with only 20K on the clock....

Not knowing how hard the PO was on the clutch, I have no idea how long it will hold out, but so far, so good... works like a new one after changing the fluid and adjusting the cable

Which is surprising since the bike is 27-28 yrs old...

"Captain D" · 04-08-2012, 12:18 PM

I`ve replaced the cable once, 92,000 on the clock...
98VT750,
Dennis

jpr1968 · 04-08-2012, 12:27 PM

Could just be that your clutch cable has stretched.

C.W. · 04-08-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clue97

I have a 2007 Shadow spirit 750DC with 31677 miles on it. The clutch is not slipping yet but I can no longer get adjustment I want so I'm having it replaced.
I just wanted to know what folks have been getting out of a clutch ? I know it will vary depending on how folks use them but I'm still interested in seeing mileage vs years on the road.

Thanks,

Clue

It could be just the clutch springs are weak. I hear changing to Barnett clutch springs is a very good upgrade. I have never heard of the clutch wearing out, on a Shadow Aero 750, anyway. I was on a another forum where a guy had 150,000 miles on his, and only replaced the clutch springs.

Good luck, C.W.

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tubes_rock · 04-09-2012, 07:16 AM

I have over 60,000 on mine. Still going strong!

--Justin

verdeva · 04-09-2012, 08:17 AM

65k and only repaced the springs and cable.

h13man · 04-09-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpr1968

Could just be that your clutch cable has stretched.

This is the cheapest and will probalbly cure your problem. Cables aren't about how many miles but how often they are used. Like inner city vs highway driving and how they cared for, stored outside or in a garage.

**old dad** · 04-09-2012, 09:43 AM

still on the original too

04-08-2012, 11:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
MudholeMike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central California Coast Posts: 457	I've got close to 46,000 original miles on my Aero and no problem whatsoever with the clutch. __________________ 2008 750 Aero

04-08-2012, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Earthling789 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine, Kentucky Posts: 975	1985 model here... with only 20K on the clock.... Not knowing how hard the PO was on the clutch, I have no idea how long it will hold out, but so far, so good... works like a new one after changing the fluid and adjusting the cable Which is surprising since the bike is 27-28 yrs old... __________________ Current - 2002 VT1100C2 Sabre 1985 VT700C Shadow 1999 CB750 NightHawk (son's ride) "The Hardest Part About a Zombie Apocalypse, Will Be Pretending I'm Not Excited"

04-08-2012, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
"Captain D" Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SW Georgia. Between Americus & Buena Vista - Ellaville and Plains Posts: 3,730	I`ve replaced the cable once, 92,000 on the clock... 98VT750, Dennis __________________ `98 VT750 A.C.E. Motorcycle Rider Rights Activist www.mrf.org www.MSF-USA.org www.ABATEGA.org ABATE member 36yrs. http://www.ama-cycle.org/ Elect "Motorcycle friendly" government officials ONLY!

04-09-2012, 07:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
tubes_rock Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern NH Posts: 5,341	I have over 60,000 on mine. Still going strong! --Justin __________________ 2010 Honda NT700V 1986 Shadow 700 1986 Honda Trail 110 (Postie Bike)

04-09-2012, 08:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
verdeva Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brier, WA Posts: 553	65k and only repaced the springs and cable. __________________ 01 Sabre Dave 08 V-Star 1300T Sarah

04-08-2012, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
jpr1968 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 4,558	Could just be that your clutch cable has stretched.

04-09-2012, 09:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
old dad Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: sc Posts: 7,148	still on the original too __________________ 2006 vlx

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