Thanks for all the replies.
As I'm probably the most hamfisted, fastener rounding, parts losing, knuckle skinning mechanic on the board and I also have almost no spare time due to work, study and family commitments, is it possible to get a bit of life into the clutch (its still rideable, just not much fun really)
by either:
a) taking off the cover and having a good blow round with compressed air
b) taking off the cover and having a good spray around with brake cleaner (or is this a very bad idea due to washing grease out of bearings and such like?)
Your sagacity is appreciated as always
[Edited on 30-3-2006 by zhed44]