i just noticed that my clutch is slipping, &i have to release the clutchall the way to engage from a stop.the guy at the local shop here said it could have to do with the royal purple i put in it, becuz it is full synthetic & 636 have a wet clutch they dont need that. have u ever hear of this happening i only have 5889 miles and i put the oil in @ 4800. i bought it with 4600 not sure how the guy b4 merode it so. its weird.....they said changingthe oil & adjustingthe adjustmentsmight help but not for long......ne input would be great thanks alot guys

 

i run synthetic in my 04 and i have 13,000 miles on the motor, 10,800 when i bought it, i did adjust them but they grab pretty good tho, but i have extra set for my bike just in case

 

Run synthetic in mine. Used Golden spectrum forever, just switched to Royal purple and there have been ne adverse effects. The guy you bought it from may have just wore out the clutch or it needs adjusting. Good luck and keep us informed!!!

 

Not sure but I have a 05 636 with 5400 miles and changed at 5100 using semi-sythetic and not have one problem or adjustment. I know it's a different oil but the mileage is about the same. Is oil level too high?

 

Well, it IS a slipper clutch!!! LOL

 

hmm, not knowing the history of the ride. Was a car oil used at one point? We do not know.

 

I have used Valvoline & Mobil 1 Full Synthetic car oil without any problems at all. The bike has 15K & have been using Full Synthetic since it had2500 miles.

 

so do u guysthink with adjustments it would be good or is the clutch pretty much gone. since its slipping and i have to release it all the way to engage from a stop?

 

try adjusting first

 

You should have some freeplay at the lever; about an 1/2 to 1inch.