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how did i burn the clutch ): "video + pics"

Old Jan 2, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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Default how did i burn the clutch ): "video + pics"

hi all ,,
it was only 1717 km
old clutch !!



flywheel









and thats how it happend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwNK3oxjy6A

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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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That's an expensive lesson that you shpuld have been in 4 lo.
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 02:28 AM
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Yeah .. Hard lesson lol
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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What new clutch kit did you replace it with; stock OEM or an aftermarket one?
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 04:01 AM
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Wow, really you couldn't tell that your clutch was slipping?!?! maybe you should try
4-low! also your buddy taping the stupidity should have told you that your clutch was smoking. I'm sorry to say you deserve that one!
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 04:09 AM
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ALways gotta use 4lo and don't even touch the gas until your clutch is fully engaged
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JKlad
What new clutch kit did you replace it with; stock OEM or an aftermarket one?
OEM clutch + flywheel
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by crazyloggy
Wow, really you couldn't tell that your clutch was slipping?!?! maybe you should try
4-low! also your buddy taping the stupidity should have told you that your clutch was smoking. I'm sorry to say you deserve that one!
how should we know , it was our first try
of course i deserve it lol , at least i learned my lesson ,, hopefully .
i should use 4-low
release the clutch first
done
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooter Scott
Never ride your clutch if you can help it. When you are going up steep obstacles you want to have the clutch fully engaged and keep your foot off of it!
thanks , i will
lets hope this theard is useful for Newbies to learn their lesson without paying 600$ lol
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 06:04 AM
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This forum is a great way to learn from others mistakes, so let's go easy on the guy! I'm happy he shared this with us! I wouldn't have thought you could burn out the clutch on sand anyway!
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