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Old 11-09-2009, 07:27 PM
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Default 08 rancher 420 clutch adjustment

hey gang,

Diving the machine today and it seems like the clutch is "slipping" when going up a hill. I had the feeling the rear wheels were spinning based on the rps, however, they weren't breaking loose. Is their a clutch adjustment that can be done by a guy who not OVERLY mechanically inclined? Thanks in advance.
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Old 11-10-2009, 08:24 AM
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The clutch adjustment procedure is in your owner's manual, and it is very simple. Do it on a cold engine!

What oil are you running???? If you are running a "car" oil, it will contain friction modifiers that can cause a wet clutch to slip. Look for a motorcycle specific oil that is API SG/JASO MA....

http://www.thumperfaq.com/oil.htm

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0308_oil/index.html
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