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Title: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: 118811 on January 15, 2012, 12:47:14 AM
Asking for a riding buddy....he has a 04 S4R, he wants to replace his stock clutch pressure plate.
He removed the cover and bolts and springs...but the pressure plate won't budge?
I have not seen his bike as I am across island.
Any ideas?
Title: Re: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: Twizted on January 15, 2012, 02:42:29 AM
I have heard of clutch plates sticking but not a pressure plate. It should just slide off once all the bolts holding the spring have been undone. Has he given it a little love tap with a rubber mallet?
Title: Re: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: Ddan on January 15, 2012, 04:55:54 AM
Give a slow squeeze on the clutch lever
Title: Re: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: TJR178 on January 15, 2012, 06:21:33 AM
I have the same bike.  Do what the others said, love tap and squeeze the clutch.  Tap the center of the bearing to try to keep it in the bike too.  If it and the rod comes out, be careful putting it back in.
Title: Re: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: 118811 on January 15, 2012, 09:47:41 AM
Thanks
I will relay this to my friend
[thumbsup]
Title: Re: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: 118811 on January 16, 2012, 01:06:54 AM
Thanks again,
a few love taps & a gentle clutch pull and alls good.
[beer]
Title: Re: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: Twizted on January 16, 2012, 02:19:28 AM
Quote from: 118811 on January 16, 2012, 01:06:54 AM
Thanks again,
a few love taps & a gentle clutch pull and alls good.
[beer]

Good to hear. Tell your friend to not be such a snob and join the forums. The more the merrier.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: 118811 on January 16, 2012, 12:14:02 PM
Quote from: Twizted on January 16, 2012, 02:19:28 AM
Good to hear. Tell your friend to not be such a snob and join the forums. The more the merrier.  [thumbsup]

He is actually!!
He said he was having sign in issues!!?? [bang]
Title: Re: S4R Pressure plate won't come off?
Post by: ducpainter on January 16, 2012, 06:56:33 PM
Quote from: 118811 on January 16, 2012, 12:14:02 PM
He is actually!!
He said he was having sign in issues!!?? [bang]
have him email me.

the addy is in my profile...

feel free to send it to him.