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Old 09-16-2016, 07:51 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by mtiberio View Post
Why does the clutch on my TT250 feel so pathetic. Forget about fanning it or giving it any abuse, it just chatters and slips. Is this a result of building a 230cc motor around a clutch designed for a 125? Are there some decent japanese/honda clutch plates and springs that can beef it up? Is the basket strong?

Just to continue this rant, the transmission doesn't shift as cleanly as a japanese transmission would. Should I just STFU and live with my bargain chinese ride?
Well don't feel lonely on the shifting issue. Me and my buddies couldn't stand Japanese transmissions. Of course, we were comparing them to Sturmey-Archer (Norton), Burman (Ariel and AJS/Matchless), and Velocette. BSA and Triumph were about as bad as the Japanese ones. A longer shift lever helps quite a bit. Also, it should get better the more miles you put on the bike.


 
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