Clutch Bleed

Also, out of curiosity, what is the point of the 2 screws without washers that fit through the enlarged holes on the clutch cover so aren't actually contributing to holding it on at all?

[Dukedesmo]

Originally Posted by TonyG

Also, out of curiosity, what is the point of the 2 screws without washers that fit through the enlarged holes on the clutch cover so aren't actually contributing to holding it on at all?

The long screws that pass through are actually holding the crankcase side cover on, along with the long clutch cover screws.

[Mr Gazza]

Originally Posted by Dukedesmo

Maybe you could somehow block the slave cylinder so that it's up against a stop to get the pressure on it?

Maybe a wedge under the cover to stop the pressure plate coming out?
Easy on a cutaway cover.

Originally Posted by TonyG

I noticed that before it warmed up if I pulled in the clutch lever the clutch itself almost stopped spinning, as it warmed up it didn't slow down nearly as much
I wonder if it is worth pulling the slave cylinder and cleaning out the clutch rod, etc., presume I can do that without draining down the system?

I doubt engine heat will effect the slave much, especially with new fluid. Old fluid might?

Engine heat is more likely to effect the clutch side, I would have thought.
Normally you would be riding through the air and getting rid of heat from the clutch, so your experiment is not exactly "real world" and I think a ride out will bear this out?
An open clutch cover will help the clutch run even cooler, it will tend to blow dust out too.

Your static warming test is more like a heavy traffic situation, where a bit of clutch drag can often manifest itself anyway.

I would have all the plates out and give them a good wash with clutch & brake cleaner.
Check the grooves in both drums for notching and wash those too, also check the friction plate tangs for burrs. They should be in pretty good order at that mileage.
Some people shuffle the plates when re-assembling, presumably to distribute wear, but obviously retain the order of the plate types if you do that, noting the position of the dished steel plate, if you have one.
Also note the position of the pressure plate, with the arrowed spring hole going over the post with the "screwdriver" like slot in it.

Most importantly though, don't lose too much sleep over this... A good ol' Italian tune up will probably sort it.

[Mr Gazza]

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Most importantly though, don't lose too much sleep over this... A good ol' Italian tune up will probably sort it.

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