so i bought a new clutch and i was thinking about doing it myself and saving the money ive never done it before but it doesnt look to hard do you just install the plates in the correct order or do you have to adjust the clutch also please someone give me a lil advice thank you
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you put them onthe same way they came off.
you might need to adjust the clutch, just depends how bad it was before you replaced it.
a good portion of the time, you get lucky and just adjust by the clutch cable, but not always.
Sporty
you might need to adjust the clutch, just depends how bad it was before you replaced it.
a good portion of the time, you get lucky and just adjust by the clutch cable, but not always.
Sporty
what do you mean pretty bad ?
you putting new plates in right ?
I never soaked the plates that long, I just got them all oily and installed them. I just did run hours.
if the oil dont soak in, the fibers can break apart or crumble, or glaze.
Ive never had a issue and never soaked them that long.
some people prefer a different set up on there clutch pull / lever.
put i like them to pully pull in about 1/2 way in, as I squeze the clutch lever, and I like it to release about 1/4 from all the way releasing the clutch lever.
Meaning, with the lever is 1/2 way pulled in, she no go, no slip, can shift and it does not die.
once in gear, it does not start to release, take off until the clutch cable is almost all the way released.
then there is the adjustment on the clutch, got to take the right side cover off , remove kick starter and right side foot peg and guard. to get to it.
its in the free manual, you can download here.
there is a bolt in the center of the clutch boss, and the bolt also takes a flat head screw driver, you loosen the screw, and turn it in, to adjust it to get it from slipping.
naturally if you turn it all the way and it does not fix it, then your fibers are worn out, but you can usally see this, when you take them off.
Sporty
so what is your clutch lever like ? when it releases and pulls in ?
you putting new plates in right ?
I never soaked the plates that long, I just got them all oily and installed them. I just did run hours.
if the oil dont soak in, the fibers can break apart or crumble, or glaze.
Ive never had a issue and never soaked them that long.
some people prefer a different set up on there clutch pull / lever.
put i like them to pully pull in about 1/2 way in, as I squeze the clutch lever, and I like it to release about 1/4 from all the way releasing the clutch lever.
Meaning, with the lever is 1/2 way pulled in, she no go, no slip, can shift and it does not die.
once in gear, it does not start to release, take off until the clutch cable is almost all the way released.
then there is the adjustment on the clutch, got to take the right side cover off , remove kick starter and right side foot peg and guard. to get to it.
its in the free manual, you can download here.
there is a bolt in the center of the clutch boss, and the bolt also takes a flat head screw driver, you loosen the screw, and turn it in, to adjust it to get it from slipping.
naturally if you turn it all the way and it does not fix it, then your fibers are worn out, but you can usally see this, when you take them off.
Sporty
so what is your clutch lever like ? when it releases and pulls in ?
If it says to soak the plates for 24u hours then do it cause if not u run the risk of shortening the life of the clutch.
thats not true, I worked at a shop, I never seen them soak them for 24 hours. maybe 10 minutes.
less you bought the cheapest plates out there
Sporty
the cable adjustment is just that, to adjust for cable stretch, it has no effect on the internal clutch adjustment, and over adjustment could cause clutch slippage and and premature wear.
the rod/nut in the center of the clutch basket is the only true clutch adjustment, and must be done properly, it is for ensuring the clutch plates separate enuf when the lever is pulled, it is not an adjustment for slipping clutches either. but over adjusted could cause slippage, the cable gets disconnected during the internal adjustment. the actuator pointer must be on the mark on the case.
loosen the nut, turn the rod in until it just touches the internal rod/ball, then back it off 1/2 turn, tighten the nut, i like a little blue loc-tite on it, that nut coming off can be disastrous
and yes......... soak your fibers over night in whatever oil you'll be using in there
the only thing that may help clutches that are already slipping is a good cleaning and stronger springs.
if your gonna go that far to pull the fiber plates, just replace them.
here's some info on clutch replacement...........
http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-13/blaster-clutch-information-35192/
http://www.blasterforum.com/do-yourself-20/m-clutch-basket-install-40531/
http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-13/internal-clutch-adjustment-45716/
http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-13/clutch-adjustment-47733/
i run the tusk kit for $30 sumthin in my black stockish bike, and the driveline performance 240hd kit in my sig bike, $60
the rod/nut in the center of the clutch basket is the only true clutch adjustment, and must be done properly, it is for ensuring the clutch plates separate enuf when the lever is pulled, it is not an adjustment for slipping clutches either. but over adjusted could cause slippage, the cable gets disconnected during the internal adjustment. the actuator pointer must be on the mark on the case.
loosen the nut, turn the rod in until it just touches the internal rod/ball, then back it off 1/2 turn, tighten the nut, i like a little blue loc-tite on it, that nut coming off can be disastrous
and yes......... soak your fibers over night in whatever oil you'll be using in there
the only thing that may help clutches that are already slipping is a good cleaning and stronger springs.
if your gonna go that far to pull the fiber plates, just replace them.
here's some info on clutch replacement...........
http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-13/blaster-clutch-information-35192/
http://www.blasterforum.com/do-yourself-20/m-clutch-basket-install-40531/
http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-13/internal-clutch-adjustment-45716/
http://www.blasterforum.com/engine-13/clutch-adjustment-47733/
i run the tusk kit for $30 sumthin in my black stockish bike, and the driveline performance 240hd kit in my sig bike, $60
you are correct and sorta not.
if he has the cable to tight, you can have clutch slipping also. and thats what I was trying to explain in regards to how the clutch lever should work.
I can't tell you how many times, when I worked at the motorcycle shop, people were over tightening them and causing them to slip.
Sporty
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