Replacing clutch plates

[crowe]

My clutch is slipping a little so im deciding weather to swap the plates myself or to just let my local mechanics loose.

It's not a job i've ever had to think about because i've never had a worn clutch on any bike (i'm not exactly a thrasher clutching up the front end all the time and crashing through the box with clutchless shifts). guess i'm just real lucky (or i ride like a pu$$y) .

any how....

How dificult and how long should it take?

Do i need any specific tools?

any guidence is appreciated.

[DonTZ125]

Replace clutch plates

Done properly, you soak the friction plates in clean oil overnight. Actual wrenching time is about 30 min. Don't forget to adjust the clutch mechanism at the sprocket cover when you're done.

[SouthendChris]

This is actually a very easy job. I used an allen bolt tool that fitted into a socket wrench to make the job even easier! I would say, just to be on the safe side, order a clutch cover gasket just incase you tear the original. It's not alot of money and will stop you being 'off-road' for the time it takes the shop to get one in. Smear the new one in high temp grease (not necessarily copper grease). there are 2 dowels which hold it in position nice and easy! Oh and as DONTZ says - soak all the plates in clean new engine oil overnight beforehand.

The bolts for the 5 springs are 8mm, if I remember right, so make sure you have that size socket! You do not need a special 'locking tool' if you are just doing springs and plates.

Oh and make sure you put the cover under the springs back on in the same position it came off - there are marks. You may need to completely readjust the clutch cable, start by backing off at the lever then set the stopper under the rubber bung on the front sprocket cover.

It's nowhere near as hard as it sounds

Chris

[CrazySkullCrusher]

Get a caliper (measuring instrument) and measure your plates and springs while you're in there, also a good idea to use a piece of glass and a feeler gauge to check the steel plates for warping. I did my clutch at like 3 am on st Patricks day drunk as hell and managed to not screw it up, you should be fine.

[crowe]

all good info, thankyou. there shouldnt be any adustment or the clutch mech on the sproket side as it's hydraulic.