NSR clutch plates

[Scooby]

Ok, my clutch plates are shagged. Does anyone know of any bikes that use the same clutch plates as the NSR coz official Honda ones prices are mad, and it's not just that but it's the availabilty. It's a weeks wait for the NSR plates, whereas if a CR125 or similar uses the same I can get them straight away coz they keep 'em in stock. Any ideas Keith/G/Zim/Korn/Rope???

Cheers...
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[Scotty]

how can you tell if the clutch plates are shagged?
Does it just create a hell of a lot of slip?
Are they difficult to replace on your own, or is it a job for special tools needed?
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Scott

[Ropehead]

Go to another garage and get some paternd parts

same spec and everthing but MUCH CHEAPER!

i got a top end gasket set, spedo cable, indicator cover for £25

[Scooby]

Cheers Ropehead... will see what I can sort out from local bike shops then.

Scotty, I can tell mine are shagged because when I pull the clutch in and put it into gear the rear wheels spins (on paddock stand) which suggests that the clutch is not disengaging. I went for a test ride and even though I am using the clutch it does seem like I am clutchles shifting. Basically on your clutch plates you have friction pads (is that what they're called?), some of which are metal, some are fibre (same stuff that your brake pads are made from), and they wear down in time. I had considered just whacking another clutch plate in, to sell it but that's a bit harsh on whoever buys it
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Normally clutch plates start to slip under power when they are worn (although some will judder instead / as well). To be honest it doesnt sound like your clutch plates are shot. My 1200 Bandit will spin the back wheel with the engine running in neutral. A wet clutch will often has some drag which will be enough to spin the rear wheel

All the best

Keith
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[Scooby]

What do you reckon it is Keith??? It's not the adjustment coz I've messed about with that for ages and it seems to be set up right but just not disengaging the clutch. The cable is fine too as far as I know. Do you think it maybe the springs???
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[Kickstart]

Hi

If the bike is fairly happy sat with the engine running, in gear with the clutch pulled (ie, isnt creeping forward) then I would think it is normal.

Several bikes I have owned have been pigs first thing in the morning. Start engine, pull clutch, put it into gear and the engine just stalls. Not unusual

All the best

Keith
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[Scooby]

When I am sat on the bike in neutral it is fine. If I knock it into gear, it dies unless I keep the revs up, almost as if the clutch is partly working. To pull off the revs have to be spot on, and changing gear once moving is a nightmare. Any ideas now you know the full story?
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Well, sounds like the clutch needs adjusting. If the bike is juddering then maybe the clutch plates have warped, but that is less likely (and new plates might well make the problem worse).

As you say that the cable cannot be adjusted then it seems that something more needs doing. Maybe the clutch cable is on its last legs and about to snap, to is stretching when you pull it. Maybe the actuating arm is bent. Maybe there is wear inside the clutch casing where the actuating arm actually goes onto the clutch

All the best

Keith
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[Scooby]

Ok cheers thanks a lot, will let you know what happens (if you're bothered )
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[Kickstart]

Hi

Yes let me know please

All the best

Keith
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[Scotty]

hmmm, i see are they difficult to change yourself?
Or does it require any special tools
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Scott

[Kickstart]

Hi

Should be fairly easy. Not done it on an NSR though. Down side is that all the gearbox oil will come out. On the FZ it was a doddle, and with the bike on the side stand virtually no oil came out either

All theb est

Keith
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[G]

Changing Vik's CBR's plates at a garage, they stuck a bit of wood under the back wheel for us, this gave a good enough angle for us to not too need to drain any oil.

[Scooby]

Cheers G, that might come in handy, seeing as I put £8's worth of oil in about 3 days ago
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