I need tips on changing my clutch friction plates.

[songs4sale07]

I was at the run to the Sun this last weekend and like an idiot i tried to burn my tire down. Instead i burned my clutch down. it was already starting to go for a while but it was smoking on Friday night. I have it adjusted now to kinda get me around but my problem is i need to order new friction plates and put them in and have now idea what I'm doing I've looked through this sight and haven't found anything as of yet but perhaps someone out there knows exactly where to look, or can tell me where to go for my answeres. I don't have a manual yet thats my other problem. I'm hoping that theres some pictures involved in these tips because I'm not real jive to the mechanics lingo. I don't have any clue what to do or how to do it I'm new to the XS11 sight and bikes. people tell me that it's pretty easy but I don't even know if it needs special tools or anything like that. I was told that I shouldn't need to worry about changing the steal plates just the friction plates and the springs. so I'm about to order some of them but would like to hear from you guys first. thank you for your time, knowledge and XS wisdom. KrackerZaK

[TopCatGr58]

Hey there Kracker,

Check out these two links, first is transmission fix, but has photos and step instructions on removing the clutch...IIRC, along with mention of special tools needed, like size of large socket, breaker bar or impact wrench, small scale...ie inch pounds torque wrench, etc.!, and the second shows adding an extra steel plate for more tension and less slippage..YMMV!

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5090

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9481

T.C.

PS, find a post by Catatonic Bug, and go to his profile, you'll find links to download manuals that he provides!!

[trbig]

I'm interested...

Even though I abuse the heck out of my friction discs to the point of the clutch slipping, I've never seen one out of spec. New springs will probably fix you up, as well as adding a new steel plate in the middle like TC stated.


Tod

[CatatonicBug]

I second the impact wrench option! Makes removal of the clutch basket a lot easier. Plenty of places to buy new parts for the clutch, since the same clutch was used in just about every Yamaha engine from the late '70s to the present. As TC mentioned, see my signature for a link to where I host the manuals.

[TADracer]

While you are in there, change the springs too! They are cheap and you have to take them out to get to the plates anyway.

[WMarshy]

Hi Kracker,
Don’t worry, working on the clutch isn’t very hard I just did mine the other week and TC did a great job explaining everything you need to know about disassembly and reassembly here:
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9481

The most “special” tool you will need is a torque wrench to tighten the main nut back on the basket. To get it off I used a ~30 in long breaker bar, it takes some @ss to get off but it works good. Here is a post that I made and the discussion I had with the guys about my clutch, parts ect.

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23227
http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23479

Hope these are of use, good luck.

P.S. Been about 300 miles with the old springs now and have not noticed any slip, only from the back tire I do plan on putting new ones in before long though!

[foreda]

Clutch

I just changed the clutch frictions plates and springs and is very easy to do. Just be careful putting the star hub back on evenly. My plates had a lot of varnish baked on them but I cleaned them good with a fine grade emery cloth. I went with the Vesrah kit and springs and so far I am happy.

[webbcraft2150]

I was having some clutch slipping on my 80g with 63k on the clock. I bought OEM Yamaha fibers and springs. During the (rather easy) replacement, I found ALL the fibers well within specs but the springs were shot. You can replace the springs without pulling the whole clutch basket off. Be very careful on reassembly that you don't hear the "pop", that would be the "star" breaking, a part no longer available 'cept for used. Start off with having the right kind of oil in it and the clutch properly adjusted. Most slippage shows in the higher gears when the torque really kicks in.