Clutch replacement

[jetmechmarty]

Did you start with the adjustment UNDER the cover? Loosen the 12mm lock nut, turn the phillips head in till you feel it drag, then back off 1/4 tune and tighten the lock nut. Do this with the clutch cable very loose, like it will not engage. When done, you then adjust the clutch cable for about 5 to 10mm play at the end of the lever before it starts to pull.

That’s exactly what I did.

[jetmechmarty]

Not sure this is a materials issue. The clutch seems to be binding and has a fair amount of drag so the gearbox does not shift smoothly. It's not fully releasing when the lever is pulled in. It could be the assembly binding on the "fingers" of the basket. It could be the pressure plate "star" binding because the springs were tightened slightly lop-sided. It could be the stack of plates and pads are out of sequence. You'll find it. Gasket should still work as it's only been one ride.

Yes, I’ll start here.

[bikerphil]

Yes, Vesrah.

Just saying, they have been reported to cause a binding issue and not fully releasing. I have never used them personally, but just going from what I have read.

[Larrym]

Dayum.... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡° )

Looks like it's time to get all workbench "Sciency" on those frictions, steels, and springs. (Θ︹Θ)

I've NEVER been able to detect/find warpage in the plates by eye... (•﹏•╰)

Always had to use a feeler gauge to find it... like seen HERE at time 17:54-

Diagnostic Powers ACTIVATE! (^_^)