Motorcycle Repair: clutch/ 66 honda s90, engine oil viscosity, honda s90

Question
having a problem with my clutch. if i get it ajusted so it want bang into gears and not pull away on its own, well then its slips on the road. does this mean the plates are warped? i have had motorcycles for a long time and was always able to adjust the clutch but this one seams to need more travel in the clutch arn than the cable can give it.thanks john

Answer
Hi John,

Clutch Operation Faulty:

Clutch slipping:

No clutch lever play
Friction plate worn or warped
Steel plate worn or warped
Clutch spring broken or weak
Clutch release mechanism trouble
Clutch hub or housing unevenly worn
Clutch inner cable catching

Clutch not disengaging properly:

Clutch lever play excessive
Clutch plate warped or too rough
Clutch spring compression uneven
Engine oil deteriorated
Engine oil viscosity too high
Engine oil level too high
Clutch housing frozen on drive shaft
Clutch release mechanism trouble
Clutch hub locknut loose