Sluggish when pulling off

[iDemonix]

My bike used to slip like crazy when trying to pull off, so I put a new clutch in using EBC heavy duty plates. Now I find it impossible to pull off quickly at all, the revs just aren't there no matter how high I hold them before I let the clutch out - they just die straight down. It's kind of hard to explain, but even after you're off in 1st gear (say 15mph) when you pull on the throttle it just seems a bit hesitant - a lot slower than a V4 400 should... once you get in to 2nd it's all roses and it'll pull like a steam train.

Is it because I chose cheaper heavy duty plates over races plates? A decision I'm now going to hate myself for for the next few years? I think my carb balance is out and my engine sounds (to me) a bit clicky or tappety, so at some point this summer I might brave valve clearances (or just get a garage to do it, seems like one hell of a job), but I can't afford a carb tuner for now and would rather do valve clearances in the same day whilst the carbs are visible.

Cheers,
Dan

[porndoguk]

Stick a 14T on the Front,

you have to give the VFR plenty of revs to pull off,

your brakes arnt binding are they? bearings all smooth? and chain adjusted right?

Rick

[iDemonix]

I've been adjusting the chain lately trying to get it perfect - as far as the brakes are concerned I'm not sure what binding means

To be honest though, when I push the bike forwards I can hear the front wheel going round if that makes sense? Sort of like the front brakes are a little bit on. I don't have the tools to remove the front wheel or anything though so not sure how to investigate. My rear wheel could do with a regrease or new bearings as it doesn't spin freely when off the ground without a good push, again don't have the tools to remove the rear hub or the cash for new bearings :/

What's the standard teeth on the front sprocket? If I go to 14t will it be wheely happy?

[porndoguk]

I've been adjusting the chain lately trying to get it perfect - as far as the brakes are concerned I'm not sure what binding means

binding means the pistons are starting to seize and the pads constantly rub the discs in a light brakeing motion causing wear to the parts and a lose of power

To be honest though, when I push the bike forwards I can hear the front wheel going round if that makes sense? Sort of like the front brakes are a little bit on. I don't have the tools to remove the front wheel or anything though so not sure how to investigate. My rear wheel could do with a regrease or new bearings as it doesn't spin freely when off the ground without a good push, again don't have the tools to remove the rear hub or the cash for new bearings :/

get someone to help you lean the bike on the side stand so you can rotate the front and rear separately

What's the standard teeth on the front sprocket? If I go to 14t will it be wheely happy?
standard is 15T it wont be wheelie happy it will just pull off better