Clutch Replacement

Enduro_Rider · Post by **Enduro_Rider** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:37 pm

Hi all

Is it straight forward enough to replace the clutch on my 89 exup? There is a slight slip when its cold at high revs and the clutch only grabs at the end of the lever. Think its time to replace the clutch plates?

I was worried I would also have to bleed the clutch too after installation or can you just remove he basket and replace the clutch plates?

Cheers

Post by **Stig** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:00 am

Won't have to bleed as the slave is on the opposite side and a sealed system where you can unbolt the slave from the sprocket cover. In fact it's possible to do the clutch without draining the engine oil if you wanted to as long as the bikes leaning far enough to the left

pilninggas · Post by **pilninggas** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:33 am

^^what stig said.

I've done a few clutches, simply by leaning the bike right over against a brick wall. Protect the bar ends and cable tie the front brake on so it wont roll forward or back. No oil drop needed.

Enduro_Rider · Post by **Enduro_Rider** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 12:24 pm

thanks both

So its simply lie the bike over to the left, take the cover off an undo the clutch spring bolts and replace the clutch plates?

Do i need to soak the plates in oil before i fit them?

cheers boys

Post by **Stig** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 1:33 pm

Good practice to pre soak
Word of caution from other members is that if your new plates are EBC brand you might get a bit of drag until it's bedded in. Check your steel plates are proper flat while it's in bits

robertcains · Post by **robertcains** » Sat Feb 11, 2017 3:18 pm

As above is good advice, I chocked my back wheel up to get the bike to lean over on its sidestand, very little oil loss & a straightforward job.