17-09-17, 03:17 PM
Took the clutch out but the special tool I bought to remove the basket was the wrong one!! The existing clutch was very dry. It has done 98,000 miles and the whole clutch was still in great condition. I fitted new plates and springs, I had soaked the pates for 4 days.
Bike has much smoother gear changes which proves to me the clutch pack needs more oil so I'll get hold of the correct special tool, take it all out again and drill more holes.
One thing I did find strange was that the pin that connects the lever spindle to the clutch basket was very 'floppy'. It has all gone back ok but I expected the pin to be a little more sturdy.
Bike has much smoother gear changes which proves to me the clutch pack needs more oil so I'll get hold of the correct special tool, take it all out again and drill more holes.
One thing I did find strange was that the pin that connects the lever spindle to the clutch basket was very 'floppy'. It has all gone back ok but I expected the pin to be a little more sturdy.