6th Gear Slipping

I suspect a new clutch will cure it.

 

I'd be surprised if the factory parts aren't up to it with it being a Honda so maybe down to abuse or the wrong oil.
A new clutch (plates and springs) should sort it but do a bit of research on aftermarket uprated items if it is a known issue.

Good torquey power and higher gearing for touring are all factors going against a clutch that is failing.

 

Could it not be a gearbox issue ?

 

Years ago, 1994 actually, I bought a Kawasaki GPZ305 to take to the Isle of Man the saturday before the ferry saturday
I was supposed to be taking a borrowed Harris GPZ1100 but it turned out to be a shed.

The 305 was in good condition so purchased and ideal for the task at such short notice except for a slipping clutch. Purchased plates and springs from Chesterfield Kawasaki, miles away from home but their parts department were open sunday mornings.

Make sure you do your research, including pricing (main dealer would be a good starting point) but a failing clutch on its own and so priced accordingly wouldn't put me off.

edit; a quick Google search suggests £120 for a set of plates so plus springs, gasket, oil and filter.
I'd call it £200 parts at a guess, then it depends how able you are to save yourself labour costs.

 

Gearboxes don't slip, other than slipping out of gear completely.
Here's a few parts prices, not ad expensive as I expected TBH.
https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/5048091/vfr1200fa-2010-e-mkh/clutch-vfr1200f

 

It could be a cheap fix or an expensive one.

 

Depends what he means by slipping.....is it slipping out of gear...thats bad.....is the clutch slipping....thats not as bad.

If it a clutch slip....it could just need adjusting or its worn out.

If its slipping or jumping out of gear....that could be expensive.

 

Agree with nickaxe Generally a slipping clutch will notice some what in all the higher gears. A gearbox problem totally different.

 

Not good.

 

Caveat Emptor!

Sounds like you dodged a bullet @gazzatheyid

 

Again be very aware and do your research, there seem very mixed reviews on that company and prices often seem attractive.... you need to ask yourself, why?