Clutch replacement

[jetmechmarty]

I’m going to replace my friction plates and springs. Is there a good reason I can’t or shouldn’t do the job on the sidestand? I would prefer to leave the basket in place if it looks OK. Will the sidestand lean it far enough that I won’t have to drain the oil?

[bikerphil]

Check for wear on the basket and the boss where the frictions and steels contact. A high mileage bike will probably show some grooving. The oil level should be low enough to not have to drain with it on the sidestand.

[DEEBS11]

You might want to replace the kickstart seal when you replace the side cover gasket.

[jetmechmarty]

You might want to replace the kickstart seal when you replace the side cover gasket.

My ‘80 bike has no kickstart parts. No shaft seal.
I definitely need to give the sight glass a good cleaning.

[cajun31]

My ‘80 bike has no kickstart parts. No shaft seal.
I definitely need to give the sight glass a good cleaning.

I don't want to speak for Deebs but he may be talking about the seal on the cover where the kick starter would be. 1980 Yamaha XS1100 OEM Clutch Cover | eBay

[jetmechmarty]

I don't want to speak for Deebs but he may be talking about the seal on the cover where the kick starter would be. 1980 Yamaha XS1100 OEM Clutch Cover | eBay

Ah. Thanks!