Changing Clutch Friction Plates

[kingsknight]

Went off roading today and got bogged down in this really wet stucky mud! Took me about 10mins to get out of it reving the engine like shit!

Got out to find that i had no clutch left! Had a bit of adjustment left on the adjustment by the engine which got me home!

Its still slipping tho. Anyway! how are is it to change the plates on an XR125L? been reading that its pretty simple!

Iv ordered a complete kit, plates, Spings, Gasket and oil!

anyone done one of these before?
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[iooi]

Try the worksop section..... Good advice provided in there for guess what


Oh and next time you get stuck...

Don't rev the tits off it. Higher gear, let it tick over and pull itself out slowly..
Failing that stop engine and rotate wheel by hand.

Comes out no end easier and saves a fortune on new bits......
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[Thom]

ignore him, he rides a divvy.

REV THE KNACKERS OFF IT AND GO ALL ARGHHGHGRAGGHHH ON THAT FUCKING MUD!

Take my advice, i also ride a divvy

But yeah, iooi is right, just let it creep out, it gives the mud and crap time to settle into some sort of structure rather than ripping it out of the way immediately.

As for clutch friction plates, cover off, unscrew 5/6 bolts retaining the springs, take the plates out, replace.

Try soaking the new plates in oil before use though, i dont think it makes much difference but it allows them to be lubricated should you want to go straight fro a ride.
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[iooi]

[Thom]

Doesnt everyone oil their clutch plates before installing them? they certainly dont slip.

unless it was sarcasm?
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Previous Bikes: 1990 Honda NSR125 'Rothmans' (The smoking one), 1990 Suzuki GS500e 'Caf? fighter' (The loud one), 1987 Kawasaki GPX400r (The quick one), 1997 XJ600s Diversion (The reliable one), 2000 Kawasaki ER-5 (The spontaneously combustive one)

[MaybeGuy]

leave them soaked in oil for about 24 hours before you fit them, otherwise they will be dry and the friction part will just break up into loads of bits.
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Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Makes no difference really, some specify that you have to, some you don't.

Follow the instructions you get with your set.

Superbike mag has a changing clutch plates guide in it this month actually, may be worth a read.
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[iooi]

[Faraz]

This video will help lots.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br63PLcq3sU&feature=channel_page
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[kingsknight]

thanks guys, looks like a real simple job!
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[Faraz]

[kingsknight]

[Faraz]

I only bought a hd one because the standard clutch cant cope with the extra power of the big bore kit etc.

Wouldnt buy one for a standard bike

The heavy clutch may annoy you.
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[kingsknight]

Failed,

everything went really well till i got the case off and saw what i think is the oil pump which needs a honda tool to remove it so i couldnt replace the plates
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

There's an oil pump in front of your clutch?
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[Vincent]

Any pics?
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[kingsknight]

i need a clutch hub spanner wrench tool to remove it

https://app.infopia.com/img/image/fp/VPID/4909114/img5/img.jpg


without it i cant change the clutch
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[iooi]

Looks like a nice job with a old socket, hacksaw and a file....

Or if you are brave and have access to one a grinder.
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[kingsknight]

All fixed, found the tool i needed online The tool got here today. 1 hour later new clutch plates and springs all installed!

back to being about to give it power without the clutch going slippy slippy!

oh i also replaced the steel clutch plates as well which was a waste of money as the old ones was fine! we live and learn!

back on the road
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