Clutch replacement notes and questions.

[BonChaton]

Hello all,

I replaced the clutch friction plates, clutch springs, clutch spring screws, and clutch cover gasket in my 2006 gz250, because the clutch was slipping. (I'd hit a good bump and it would slip. Also at high speeds it would slip.) A few notes.

The clutch cover gasket was FUSED to the clutch cover. It took forever to get the old gasket off. See the fallout below. This was the most difficult part of the job. In the end I kind of slowly moved along with a razor trying my best not to scratch the cover. What a nightmare. Any suggestions for an easier way to get old gasket off?



The clutch springs were out of spec. They are supposed to be 1.61 inches (40.9mm) long. Mine were all about 1.55 inches. It made me wonder. Would the springs wear faster/slower than the fiber plates? What would cause that?



Here's a picture of the clutch new clutch going in. Notice the shiny new screws . I could have used the old screws I guess, but for a few bucks, what the hell.



Anyway everything is back together. No oil leaks. My clutch slippage is absolutely gone.
Hooray. :2tup:

EBC Brakes CK3358 Clutch Friction Plate Kit
(11482-38312) Gasket,clutch Cover
(21413-13F00) SPRING,CLUTCH
(09116-06167) BOLT (6X16)

- Bon Chaton