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Old 10-May-2006, 18:23   #1
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Symptons of worn clutch basket
Can anyone tell me what the symptons of a worn clutch basket are ?

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Old 10-May-2006, 18:26   #2
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only quivk job to pop off the pressure plate and have a look
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Old 10-May-2006, 18:29   #3
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and you might find the clutch take up is a bit clunky as the plates ride over the grooves they've worn in the basket...but as yer man says, tis only a few bolts to take the covers off and have a gander
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Old 10-May-2006, 18:47   #4
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noise
yep more than normal
only quivk job to pop off the pressure plate and have a look
If there are any grooves does it mean it needs replacing ?
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Old 10-May-2006, 18:58   #5
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Oh yes, there will be grooves,depending on whether the clutch plates have embedded grooves into the basket or both.On inspection you will see both the plates and basket and see how much wear has taken place. Plates dont last forever unless your'e a polishing merchant,one that does'nt get out and ride it, any thing from 12,000 16,000 mile depending how much stick you give it. 4D
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Old 10-May-2006, 19:02   #6
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Oh yes, there will be grooves,depending on whether the clutch plates have embedded grooves into the basket or both.On inspection you will see both the plates and basket and see how much wear has taken place. Plates dont last forever unless your'e a polishing merchant,one that does'nt get out and ride it, any thing from 12,000 16,000 mile depending how much stick you give it. 4D

Is it a job that is easy to do yourself ?
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Old 10-May-2006, 19:03   #7
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Plates dont last forever unless your'e a polishing merchant,one that does'nt get out and ride it, any thing from 12,000 16,000 mile depending how much stick you give it. 4D

mine only lasted 3000 on the bandit the duke's went at 12000, but only 2K of those were mine

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Old 10-May-2006, 19:11   #8
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wont as long if its a slipper clutch
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Old 10-May-2006, 19:16   #9
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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
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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?
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