CBR600 F3 (96) Clutch question

Dogbreath said:
Unlikely to be an oil problem then.

It could just possibly be caused by uneven spring pressure i.e. one spring of the set (I think the old 600F uses four springs) has gone weak or is broken This would mean the clutch pressure plate wouldn't get released evenly. It could also be a warped steel plate that gets worse at high temperatures.

Time to get the clutch cover off and take a closer look, it's not a difficult job.

Note that the clutch cover gasket may well come off in bits, so if you need the back back together and working quickly it would be worth ordering a new gasket (pattern ones are generally fine).
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So to be sure swap the whole lot out by the sounds of it
 
Dogbreath said:
That won't be the cheapest option, springs, friction plates and steels will be ~£70 for pattern parts. A new clutch basket will be ridiculously expensive, so a good s/h one is probably the best option if this the problem.

I'd get the cover off and inspect everything to start with, maybe take a few pics and put them on here. If you get a gasket then you can put it all back and keep it on the road whilst you order any replacement parts that may be needed.
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I have a gasket on it's way. Think I'll get some springs while I'm at it.

Fireskull - Are you happy to have a look at this with me?

edit: springs ordered
 
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I have one yeah. Tuesday next week do you? And where do you want to have a look at it? Mine, or do you want me to bring it over?
 
Clutch springs changed but it has not fixed the issue. The clutch is still dragging but the bike feels better for getting them swapped

Wazza:
Interestingly it has fixed something else! The bike wasn't happy pulling away at low revs (2K) and used to take a bit to pickup and pull. This is no longer the case now the strings have been changed.

Replaced with Lucas springs (10% harder than standard)
 
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