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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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I have a 99 FRC, 6 spd. Sometimes when I back up and ride the cluthch a bit, I smell something like burning rubber. I have checked my belts and tires and there seems to be no problem with those components. Could this smell be originating from the clutch?
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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Yes, that is your clutch.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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They really have an odor all their own, so do not ride them and they will not act like a skunk.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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HAHAHAHA..."They really have an odor all their own, so do not ride them and they will not act like a skunk"...that's classic
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They really have an odor all their own, so do not ride them and they will not act like a skunk.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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I would have to say that everyone on this forum has smelled that distinguishing smell of the clutch. Smoked my clutch once. Or twice
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by rkhegler
I have a 99 FRC, 6 spd. Sometimes when I back up and ride the cluthch a bit, I smell something like burning rubber. I have checked my belts and tires and there seems to be no problem with those components. Could this smell be originating from the clutch?
Quit using hi RPM'S (my guess ) when backing up while riding the Clutch and You should be fine..
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