Clutch shuddering

Jack

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2004 Rocket 3
I'm riding a 2004 R3. Done only 34,000 Kms
I've noticed the clutch has developed a shudder when I take off.
Has anyone experienced this and what advice can you offer
 
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MY 05 has always done it and i know the cable is adjusted properly So i just release the lever slowly to start off and thet keeps it from shuddering. i was told by another rocket catain that the factory springs are weak so change out the springs with carpenter's springs or the Kawasaki springs. i dont recall which Kawasaki. i haven't done it yet tho, i will procrastinate until it needs new fibers
 
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Until we have more information
I would say change motor oil and make sure u have 2mm clearance in the cable.
Good oil
 
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EasTexRIII said:
True, but that never helped mine - 2mm & Mobil1 synthetic 10W40
Hmmm…. I wonder if switching to 15W50 would help???
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I doubt if it would help but I always run 15w50 because of the heat and mileage that I have.
For his bike i figured for a few dollars just change it in case someone put some old cooking oil in it
Lol
 
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R-III-R Turbo said:
Do you know if it's possible that someone has ever been in at the clutch?
When did this start?
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I haven't ridden it a lot because its a recently completed total rebuild and its still too cold and wet here.
Its had previous owners so its possible its been worked on although its only done 30,000kms.
I just noticed it recently.
 
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My clutch is also correctly adjusted. I think I'll follow your suggestion and go with it until it either worsens or I need new plates
 
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