When to replace the clutch on a motorcycle?
Once you’ve determined a slipping clutch is your problem, here are the steps to follow to replace your motorcycle’s clutch plates. Secure the motorcycle before starting work on it. Photo by Joe Zito. Start by sourcing everything you need to complete the job. I like to be sure my bikes are not torn apart longer than necessary.
Do you have to replace the clutch plate on a Suzuki?
Some replacement plate kits require you to remove the spring, so be sure to check with the manufacturer of the replacement clutch plates to see if your judder spring remains in place or gets removed. Our Suzuki has a thick friction plate against the innermost part of the clutch basket. The remaining ones are all the same thickness.
Do you need to replace the springs on a clutch?
The replacement springs we are installing are 15 percent firmer than stock, which could result in a slightly heavier clutch lever feel, but will ensure the new clutch plates do not slip under hard use. If you prefer a lighter clutch feel, I recommend going with stock replacements.
Why is my clutch slipping on my motorcycle?
If you have a cable-type clutch lever, be sure there is one-eighth to one-fourth of an inch of free play. This will ensure that the reason your clutch is slipping is not due to incorrect adjustment. Hydraulically actuated clutch levers typically do not slip when service is needed, but rather the opposite.
Once you’ve determined a slipping clutch is your problem, here are the steps to follow to replace your motorcycle’s clutch plates. Secure the motorcycle before starting work on it. Photo by Joe Zito. Start by sourcing everything you need to complete the job. I like to be sure my bikes are not torn apart longer than necessary.
Some replacement plate kits require you to remove the spring, so be sure to check with the manufacturer of the replacement clutch plates to see if your judder spring remains in place or gets removed. Our Suzuki has a thick friction plate against the innermost part of the clutch basket. The remaining ones are all the same thickness.
The replacement springs we are installing are 15 percent firmer than stock, which could result in a slightly heavier clutch lever feel, but will ensure the new clutch plates do not slip under hard use. If you prefer a lighter clutch feel, I recommend going with stock replacements.
How do you remove a clutch from a BMW?
First off, the bolts are special Torx head bolts which require special sockets in order to remove them. You need to apply a phenomenal amount of force to remove these bolts from the transmission – if you don’t have the right tools, then you will not succeed.