clutch slipping when cold?

[kawraper]

Ok here goes. Picked up this bike bout a week ago. 97 kx125. The first few minutes of riding the clutch slips when its cold. As soon as its warmed up it really hooks. Does this mean the clutch is going or does this bike have an aftermarket clutch. Like I said just picked up the bike so I dont know what is in there.

 

[mathd]

Have you tryed different oil to it?
Mine was doing it past summer, i still didnt get it fixed but when i get it out i will try that.

 

[kawraper]

No havent tryed that yet. Ya may have wrong oil in it. Didnt even think of that. Its just wierd it slips when cold. I used to race a miata and the brakes had to be heated up before they worked right so I was thinkin maybe its true for an aftermarket clutch.

 

[spark250]

No havent tryed that yet. Ya may have wrong oil in it. Didnt even think of that. Its just wierd it slips when cold. I used to race a miata and the brakes had to be heated up before they worked right so I was thinkin maybe its true for an aftermarket clutch.

It's too bad you used to race a miata! :nener:
.....just kidding

I think the clutch plates get glazed over when it's time to change. That could be the issue and when you warm it up and engage the clutch a few times they start to do their job.

could be a possibility

 

[jsantapau]

measure the plates and discs to see if they are worn thin