What are the early signs of a burnt motorcycle clutch?

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After the motorcycle clutch is burnt, there will be a strong burnt smell inside the vehicle, and it will become slow or not move directly when put into 1st gear. Causes of burnt clutch plates: Improper operation of the clutch by the driver in a semi-engaged state can cause the clutch plate to continuously rub against the pressure plate and flywheel, generating high temperatures that burn the clutch plate; When the driver abruptly releases the clutch pedal during operation, the clutch plate and pressure plate will suddenly engage, generating a large amount of friction that cannot be effectively alleviated, which can easily cause the clutch plate to break down and wear the surface of the pressure plate; The clutch plate has been used for too long or has exceeded the recommended mileage, leading to natural aging and wear; the material of the clutch plate is substandard, causing premature damage; Overloading the clutch can cause abnormal wear between the clutch plate and the pressure plate, flywheel, and other components, generating high temperatures that burn the clutch plate. Motorcycle clutch maintenance: Adjusting the gap: one is the clutch gap; the other is the free travel gap of the clutch lever. Method for adjusting the clutch gap: loosen the fastening nut with an open-end wrench, then rotate it inward to the appropriate position to ensure the clutch can engage and disengage at the rated speed. Adjustment of the free travel of the clutch lever: the method is the same as adjusting domestic clutch levers. First, grip the clutch lever and feel whether there is elasticity when gripping it; or measure whether the free travel distance meets the standard (2-3 mm). When adjusting the gap, be careful not to make it too large or too small, as both the clutch gap and the lever gap, if too large or too small, will cause the clutch to not fully disengage or engage tightly. If the clutch does not fully disengage, gear shifting will become difficult, and the engine may even stall as soon as the brake is used; conversely, if the engagement is not tight, the friction plate will slip. Timely lubrication: Most motorcycle clutches are oil-bath type, which are popular due to their long service life. The objective requirement of an oil-bath clutch is to use the specified lubricating oil for timely lubrication.