Symptons of worn clutch basket - Page 2

Glyn · 10-May-2006, 20:24

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Originally posted by zhed44

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Originally posted by Fordie
easy peasy, cover plate of, undo the spring/cup bolts(allen key) that will free the pressure plate,the clutch push rod may want to come out with it, thats about 12" long in old money.It should really be free,it sits in a bearing in the pressure plate. take out a few plates to see the WAT (wear and tear) assess and replace. 1/2 hour job . 4D

is he talking about changing the plates or the basket?

about assessing the job

andyb · 10-May-2006, 20:29

who Fordie...............

If you need/want to change the drum you need a big socket, torque wrench and a clutch holding tool.

Fordie · 10-May-2006, 20:34

Better still AndyB, you need NELLY Actually changing the basket is a little more involved and special tools are reguired,as you say not a DIY job really. 4D

Glyn · 10-May-2006, 20:45

its not hard pete
i managed it
as andy says you do need a cluth holding tool also a bloody big torqe wrench
to just assess the condition though is as you say a very easy job

andyb · 10-May-2006, 20:48

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Originally posted by Fordie
Better still AndyB, you need NELLY Actually changing the basket is a little more involved and special tools are reguired,as you say not a DIY job really. 4D

Its not actually that big a job, even with a slipper. your right though if in doubt get it done by someone that knows........and has the kit!

Glyn · 10-May-2006, 20:49

i nearly popped a testie trying to do that damn nut up

rockhopper · 10-May-2006, 20:51

The service limit on the basket is a lot less than the amount of wear that actually starts to cause a problem if that makes sense!!

In other words you are supposed to change it but in reallity it will keep on working for ages.

Symptoms are jerky clucth release as the plates slide over the notches in the basket fingers. You can dress them out with a file though. This will result in more noise unless you are running ST4S alloy clutch plates.

andyb · 10-May-2006, 20:59

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Originally posted by Glyn
i nearly popped a testie trying to do that damn nut up

i could of leant you the tool.tool.... You in tomorrow?

flanagaj · 14-May-2006, 10:39

Looks as though the plates and basket have worn. In the Haynes Manual it says that if the engine is in the frame you can just put it in gear, press the back brake on hard and remove the clutch without any special tools.

Is this correct ?

PS - Should I go standard basket and plates or buy a slipper ?

Either way can anyone drop me details as to where the best place to buy is ?

Thanks

rockhopper · 14-May-2006, 11:18

Really depends on how good your back brake is and if you have someone to help you. I think the big nut is something like 180N/m. Some people put bits of wood through the back wheel. If you've got an old set of plates, some half inch bar and a welder you can make a clutch holding tool.

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10-May-2006, 20:29	#12
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! who Fordie............... If you need/want to change the drum you need a big socket, torque wrench and a clutch holding tool. Reply

10-May-2006, 20:34	#13
Fordie Regional Organiser - BHCN Ducati Corse Posts: 3,276 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dunstable Beds Mood: Raring to Ride Better still AndyB, you need NELLY Actually changing the basket is a little more involved and special tools are reguired,as you say not a DIY job really. 4D Reply

10-May-2006, 20:45	#14
Glyn Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,505 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: lost in space Mood: st2......we can rebuild its not hard pete i managed it as andy says you do need a cluth holding tool also a bloody big torqe wrench to just assess the condition though is as you say a very easy job Reply

10-May-2006, 20:49	#16
Glyn Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,505 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: lost in space Mood: st2......we can rebuild i nearly popped a testie trying to do that damn nut up Reply

14-May-2006, 11:18	#20
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Really depends on how good your back brake is and if you have someone to help you. I think the big nut is something like 180N/m. Some people put bits of wood through the back wheel. If you've got an old set of plates, some half inch bar and a welder you can make a clutch holding tool. Reply