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Possible explanation/fix for the some of YZ426 clutch problems.
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[QUOTE="RichardM, post: 17816, member: 17858"] Rich, I never said you said idiot, it was someone else. We do disagree on oil properties though. My bike had the problem from the very beginning. I took it back to the dealer right away. The mechanic said there was no damage to the plates. After the Hinson basket was put in, I rode my bike on tues, wed, thurs, sat and sunday for a couple weeks because I had been without my bike and needed a big 4stroke fix. I would seriously doubt if those clutch plates were not broken in. I did not abuse the clutch but do give it a work out. I never believed that Mobile one was a generic prescription but after the bike was broken in I though my clutch problems were over and could enjoy the savings many others get by using it. My experience leads me to believe that motorcycle oil that uses a different stock and formula works better for me and seems to better lube the clutch plates but it may be an incorrect conclusion. I do agree that changing oil often it the best insurance. I was not trying to single you out as one who proclaims mobile one is the best but there were others. From what I have read your posts have been well thought out, and as accurate as they can be for the information you have. Chip, perhaps your clutch plate were toast buy mine was not at the time of the Hinson clutch replacement. In fact I have a KX500 that I rode while my 426 was having problems. Like yourself I like my 426 but because of all the problems I have had with it (not just the clutch) it really puts a damper on things and makes me think the 426 is not as bullet proof as everyone has stated. Not to brag but I have a 98 500, sold my 99 YZ400 for a 00 426 and will probably get another bike next year. Point is I am not like many people who rave about a bike that has a bunch of problems because can't afford to get another bike for a few years. Many people don't like to admit they made a bad purchase. I believe I made a mistake getting this bike and am waiting with baited breath for Honda to produce a competing 4 stroke they are known for quality, IMHO Yamaha does not. Regardless, as long as Jeremy is winning and the mags hide the clutch, transmission, carburetion problems Yamaha will lead in sales. I will seriously consider not buying a Yamaha after this travesty regardless of how good the mags say they are. [/QUOTE]
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