Shimming the Clutch Springs

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  • xsrider
    XSive
    • Dec 2003
    • 49
    • Cassadaga, NY

    #1

    Shimming the Clutch Springs

    OK, I decided to shim the clutch springs to fix clutch slipping. Got some steel washers of the appropriate OD and painstakingly drilled them out on the drill press to clear the spring posts.

    The first one slides into position nicely, but it fills up the spring counter bore. The springs could possibly rub on the spring posts and cause problems. The counter bore positions the springs so they don't rub on the posts.

    Anyone have feed back?
    tim correy
    Cassadaga NY
    80 Special "Big Nasty"
  • Geezer
    XS-XJ Guru
    • May 2003
    • 2985
    • Willamina, Oregon 97229

    #2
    Toss'em and get a set of Barnet springs.

    Geezer
    Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

    The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

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    • xsrider
      XSive
      • Dec 2003
      • 49
      • Cassadaga, NY

      #3
      Shimming the clutch springs

      Thanks, Geezer. Good advice.
      tim correy
      Cassadaga NY
      80 Special "Big Nasty"

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      • excess11
        XStremely XSive
        • Oct 2004
        • 256
        • Rockville Md.

        #4
        I know that on honda cb,s a spark plug washer is a perfect fit for shimming the clutch springs.It might work on your bike, also It even centers the spring if you place the flat side down.This works best on new plug washers that have not been compressed yet.I used washers from a champion lawnmower plug.It worked realy well. I now have a clutch that will not slip no matter how hard I bang on it.
        Dan ( A.K.A.- MacGyver )

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        • Dennyz
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Jul 2002
          • 1151
          • Olympia, Washington

          #5
          replacing your clutch plates may not fix your clutch slipping. Before you spend the money, try flipping the pressure plate around. The very last (or first, depending out how you look at it) steel plate is held in the basket with a thin wire keeper. Remove the keeper and flip that plate around.

          There is a flat spring that wears a groove in the pressure plate. This will cause the clutch to slip even though the fibers are in spec. I suspect it is why shimming the clutch springs came about.
          DZ
          Vyger, 'F'
          "The Special", 'SF'
          '08 FJR1300

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          • xsrider
            XSive
            • Dec 2003
            • 49
            • Cassadaga, NY

            #6
            Hey, Dennyz, you ride around Mt Rainier? I been around six times. I miss Washington. Been around Mt Hood a couple times, too.
            But thats another forum
            tim correy
            Cassadaga NY
            80 Special "Big Nasty"

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            • xsrider
              XSive
              • Dec 2003
              • 49
              • Cassadaga, NY

              #7
              Thanks everyone for your input on clutch springs, plates etc. Geezer, I got the Barnett spring set for $15 from Chapparal. The springs are about 1/16" longer than the stock and the EBC spring kit. I am happy I won't have washers in the clutch.

              Next: take the carbs back off and clean them good. It's almost winter and I might as well do all the details and plan for next spring.
              tim correy
              Cassadaga NY
              80 Special "Big Nasty"

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              • Geezer
                XS-XJ Guru
                • May 2003
                • 2985
                • Willamina, Oregon 97229

                #8
                Hows the pull at the clutch lever? While Barnet spings help the clutch lock up well they're also good for strengthening your left hand. ;o)

                Geezer
                Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

                The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

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                • nashville_bill
                  XSive Maximus
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 605
                  • Nashville, TN

                  #9
                  What's the Barnett part number?
                  Bill Murrin
                  Nashville, TN
                  1981 XS1100SH "Kick in the Ass"
                  1981 XS650SH "Numb in the Ass"
                  2005 DL1000 V-Strom "WOW"
                  2005 FJR1300 Newest ride
                  1993 ST1100 "For Sale $2,700" (Sold)
                  2005 Ninja 250 For Sale $2,000 1100 miles

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                  • xsrider
                    XSive
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 49
                    • Cassadaga, NY

                    #10
                    MT-45-6

                    15.00

                    http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chap...=false&GiftID=
                    tim correy
                    Cassadaga NY
                    80 Special "Big Nasty"

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                    • xsrider
                      XSive
                      • Dec 2003
                      • 49
                      • Cassadaga, NY

                      #11
                      Geezer, I'll let ya know when I get the cover back on.
                      tim correy
                      Cassadaga NY
                      80 Special "Big Nasty"

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                      • xsrider
                        XSive
                        • Dec 2003
                        • 49
                        • Cassadaga, NY

                        #12
                        OK. I polished the clutch cover and put it back on the bike. Adjusted the clutch cable. I gave it a good pull and found it's a good bit stiffer with Barnett Springs.

                        I felt pretty strong sqeezing the clutch lever a few times until my rather small 13 year old came in and squeezed it and said "hmmm".
                        tim correy
                        Cassadaga NY
                        80 Special "Big Nasty"

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                        • Geezer
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • May 2003
                          • 2985
                          • Willamina, Oregon 97229

                          #13
                          Originally posted by xsrider
                          OK. I polished the clutch cover and put it back on the bike. Adjusted the clutch cable. I gave it a good pull and found it's a good bit stiffer with Barnett Springs.

                          I felt pretty strong sqeezing the clutch lever a few times until my rather small 13 year old came in and squeezed it and said "hmmm".
                          Don't feel bad unless that 13 year old is a daughter. ;o)

                          Geezer
                          Hi my name is Tony and I'm a bikeoholic.

                          The old gray biker ain't what he used to be.

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