Do I need to pour oil on the clutch paltes when I install them on my honda magna V45 or install them dry & let the oil system lub them when I first start the bike?

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This link may also apply to the VF 750 S. Try it.

Center stand your motorcycle. If you have an Interceptor have a friend hold the bike upright. Unscrew the dipstick on the back of the right engine cover. Part #4. http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1983-honda-vf750c-magna/o/m11968#sch558483 Wipe off the dip stick and place it back into the opening but do not screw it in. Pull the dip stick out and make sure the oil level is between the high and low mark. If the level is low add only JASO MA certified motorcycle oil designed to work in engines with transmission gears and wet clutches.

If this only happens when it is hot you may need to use a full synthetic oil to stop the sticking. If it does this all the time , you probably are dealing with nicked or worn shift drum components or a bent shifter linkage (inside). Shell Rotella T full synthetic is around $22 a gallon and is motorcycle rated JASO MA. If you are already running a full synthetic, motor disassembly may be necessary to fix the problem. Try the oil change first. I recycle lightly used oil (low miles, not too dirty) in my automobiles or yard equipment when they are a quart low on oil so it does not go to waste.

Your motorcycle comes from Honda usually with 10w-40 mineral base motorcycle oil. You can use any oil that is JASO MA certified motorcycle oil. 10w-40 for cold climate. 20w-50 for warm climate/touring. Car oils use different additives and may cause scoring in certain types of cam bearings. Do not use any oil that says " Energy Conserving " on the label . It will shorten the life of your wet clutch and transmission gears. If you choose Synthetic oils, they will help your bike run cooler and shift easier. Shell Rotella T and Rotella T Synthetic 15w-40 are inexpensive JASO MA oils. You will need 4 quarts of oil, an aluminum drain plug washer, and a filter. Pour in 3.4 quarts , run the motor, and check the oil level . Top up as needed.

Hello,

Have you checked to see if the clutch lever is working properly? If the clutch stays engaged, the bike won't move. You can lubricate the clutch cable by removing it and taping a cardboard cone to the housing and pour a lightweight (30w) motor oil into the cone. Next, move the cable back and forth for a minute or so so that the oil will flow down inside the cable.

If the clutch cable is working correctly then then clutch plates are not disengaging when put into gear. Try different gears to see if it does the same thing. Also, have you changed the oil in the bike? Your bike uses a wet clutch system which means that the oil you put in the crankcase is also used for your clutch plates. Using a synthetic oil will cause problems with your bike (according to Honda).

Hopefully this will give you a few more ideas to try. If you need more information, please post a reply/comment and I will get back with you.

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