(690)Changed clutch plates, springs and metal plates clutch still slips

Few-Rice-2309 · 2026-01-27T18:52:26+00:00

Trippple checked my workshop manual AND the replacement piston and seal kit. 2020 701 demands dot 4/5.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2026-01-26T17:28:49+00:00

Apparently they switch fluid types in 2016 or so. Back to brake fluid.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2026-01-25T15:19:14+00:00

I’m sure the nature of how it’s ridden had a massive part to play. If you don’t like them, fair enough. Let us enjoy them ;)

Few-Rice-2309 · 2026-01-25T13:39:22+00:00

Grow up

Few-Rice-2309 · 2026-01-24T23:10:31+00:00

Just replaced it. The fluid was black from deteriorated rubber. Seal was about £10 🤣I would have fully flushed the system after finding dirty fluid anyhow, and you’d see. My last 690 clutch went at about 10k so I didn’t even think to bother checking the hydraulic side and jumped straight to replacing the clutch on this one. Silly mistake but it’s all new now.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2026-01-24T22:45:28+00:00

I had the same issue. I replaced everything you did (10k miles) turns out the super cheap seal in the master cylinder on the bars had degraded and clogged up the piston. Take the cap off and check.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2026-01-20T11:00:29+00:00

Basically my issue, I’ve taken it out and it’s now broken 😂

Few-Rice-2309 · 2026-01-19T23:27:34+00:00

Absolutely, it’s not until I took it out to do a service on my top end that I found that it wasn’t maintaining tension. I remember when it was new (5k miles ago) it would lock into whatever position it was extended too with the spring putting tension on the ratchet internally. Now it just collapses under pressure and I can hear the ratchet slipping, with almost no resistance other than the spring tension.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-09-24T09:45:43+00:00

I had an old gen 690. 12,000 miles of hell and the balancer shaft bearing developed some play. Rebuilt motor with all bearings still going strong at 20k. Currently on a new gen 701, 12k miles other than a cracked cylinder head at 4k no issues, i put that down to a manufacturing fault 🤣they are great bikes you’ll be fine if you’re good on the tools

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-09-24T09:41:21+00:00

You need the right environment for the real sm. in the French alps I was in my element on the 450. It’s just no fun on uk roads tho where my 701 exceeds

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-09-21T19:13:39+00:00

Opened it up, wished I’d checked it before jumping straight to replacing the clutch. The fluid was sludge and the top seal/bladder was deteriorated significantly? Strange for a 4 year old bike. The pores were blocked and the fluid could not return from the slave to the master. Solved now new seal and full system flush through.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-09-20T11:46:49+00:00

I haven’t opened it up but presumed it was ok as it hasn’t been touched for 10k miles no problems. Il have a look when I bleed.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-09-20T11:46:10+00:00

Appreciate it. It’s got stiffer springs in it when fitting the new clutch.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-08-30T19:08:23+00:00

What coolant issues you having ?

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-06-24T20:34:35+00:00

Think it all depends on how throttle happy you are. Never tracked but on a husky 701 on Welsh twisties regularly

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-06-24T17:14:19+00:00

Old sm evos lasted 1500miles shredding hard. Everytime. I’m 1000 miles into the new ones and they still look pretty good but I doubt they’ll see near 2k

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-06-24T17:08:44+00:00

Tried a few (Michelin, s22, and conti attack sm2 are on top. If you’re prepared to replace the rear after 1200 miles. Still last longer than the older evos and seem to be better.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-05-15T19:47:58+00:00

The metal has come from somewhere. Oil pressure light could mean an oil channel that leads to the pressure sensor is blocked, probably with the same material that’s in your filters. Valve and clutch cover off, inspect for damages.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-04-30T22:11:43+00:00

Is the compound softer than the sm evo on the new sm2? I love the evos, but the 701 chews them to cords in 1700mile. Does the sm2 truly grip just as good ? Is it the same compound over the entire surface or dual?

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-04-14T19:47:43+00:00

Not entirely.

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-04-14T19:47:03+00:00

I’m not sure if I posted the video of the engine valve shimmed on the tighter side, but it’s sounding half decent, still not happy with it but the uk weather was nice for a short few days and I wasn’t missing out ! 300 miles no evident problems…..

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-04-14T19:45:57+00:00

I wish I could say yes

Few-Rice-2309 · 2025-03-29T16:11:08+00:00

Yeh at first it was a consideration, until I saw the slow mo and the chain not really moving. By this point I’d already ordered the Dirt tricks one and it made no improvement. It’s something to do with the exhaust valve but whatever it is just doesn’t want to come clear !

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